Hospital financial assistance at UCSF Medical Center
UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, 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 UCSF Medical Center
We have confirmed that UCSF Medical Center lists mail for financial assistance.
- Mailing address: 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143
- UCSF Medical Center financial assistance policyPolicy link checked on September 27, 2026
Ownership and federal rules
CMS lists UCSF Medical Center as a nonprofit hospital. Nonprofit hospitals with federal tax exemption must follow IRS 501(r) rules: a written financial assistance policy, limits on what eligible patients are charged, at least 240 days to apply after the first bill, and a 120-day wait before extraordinary collection actions.
What we know about this hospital
- Hospital
- UCSF Medical Center
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- 415-353-4141
Hospitals in California
These are the statutory minimums that apply to UCSF 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 UCSF Medical Center offer financial assistance for hospital bills?
Yes. UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, 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 415-353-4141.
How do I apply for financial assistance at UCSF Medical Center?
Ask UCSF Medical Center's financial assistance or billing office for its financial assistance application, by phone on 415-353-4141, 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 UCSF 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.
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- Kentfield Hospital San Francisco, San Francisco
- Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, San Francisco
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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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