Hospital financial assistance at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California is a California hospital, and Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405 sets what it can charge patients who cannot afford the bill.
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How to apply at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
We have confirmed that Santa Clara Valley Medical Center lists mail for financial assistance.
- Mailing address: 751 SOUTH BASCOM AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95128
- We have not confirmed this hospital's policy page yet.
Call (408) 885-5000 and ask for the financial assistance application, or run the free check to see where you stand first.
Ownership and federal rules
CMS lists Santa Clara Valley Medical Center as a government-owned hospital.
What we know about this hospital
- Hospital
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- City
- San Jose, CA
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (408) 885-5000
Hospitals in California
These are the statutory minimums that apply to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. The hospital's own written policy can be more generous, never less.
Up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level
Hospital-specific policy applies
Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405
What that means in dollars (2026 guidelines)
Yearly household income, before tax.
| Household | Help up to (400%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $63,840 |
| 2 people | $86,560 |
| 3 people | $109,280 |
| 4 people | $132,000 |
Common questions
Does Santa Clara Valley Medical Center offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California is covered by Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405, which requires California hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients below set income levels. You can reach the hospital on (408) 885-5000.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?
Ask Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on (408) 885-5000, and put your request in writing. Run the free Brightbill check first so you know which income band Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405 puts you in before you call.
Is the check for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center bills free?
Yes. The eligibility check is free and anonymous: no account, no sign-in, and no name, hospital records, bill number or contact details. Coming soon: Brightbill will do it for you, free: the financial assistance application to the hospital and any surprise bill dispute, followed through to the answer. Leave your email after your check and we'll tell you when it opens.
Other California hospitals nearby
- Good Samaritan Hospital-San Jose, San Jose
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Jose, San Jose
- O'Connor Hospital, San Jose
- Regional Medical of San Jose, San Jose
- El Camino Hospital, Mountain View
- El Camino Hospital Los Gatos, Los Gatos
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Legal basis: Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405 requires California hospitals to offer charity care and discount payment to eligible patients.
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