Hospital financial assistance at Twin Cities Community Hospital
Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, California is a licensed California hospital, so Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405 governs what it can charge patients who cannot afford the bill.
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What we know about this hospital
- Hospital
- Twin Cities Community Hospital
- City
- Templeton, CA
- County
- San Luis Obispo
- Phone
- 805-434-3500
- Hospital type
- Rural / remote (separate rules may apply)
Rural and critical-access hospitals in California
These are the statutory minimums that apply to Twin Cities Community Hospital. The hospital's own written policy can be more generous, never less.
0% of the Federal Poverty Level and above
Hospital-specific policy applies
This hospital is flagged rural and may set a different income limit than the statewide 400% figure. Contact the hospital directly to ask about their policy.
Cal. Health & Safety Code section 127400 et seq. (rural hospital exception)
Common questions
Does Twin Cities Community Hospital offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, California is covered by Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405, which requires licensed California hospitals to reduce or write off bills for patients below set income levels. You can reach the hospital on 805-434-3500.
How do I apply for financial assistance at Twin Cities Community Hospital?
Ask Twin Cities Community Hospital's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on 805-434-3500, 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 Twin Cities Community Hospital 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. The optional $19 Action Kit adds a saved result, checklist, call script, drafted letter and the state regulator's contact details.
Other California hospitals
Takes about two minutes.
Legal basis: Cal. Health & Safety Code sections 127400, 127405 — requires licensed California hospitals to offer charity care and discount payment to eligible patients.
This is an estimate, not legal advice. Each hospital's financial assistance office makes the final decision. Terms.