GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

"Eligibility Tiers • Family income 0 to 200 percent FPL: 100 percent Charity Care (free care)."

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"Monetary assets are not considered in determining eligibility for Charity Care or Discount Payment. Eligibility is based solely on family income and family size under current FPL guidelines. (HSC Section 127405(d)(2), as amended by AB 2297.)"

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"Presumptive Eligibility Criteria AHMC uses the following criteria, among others, for presumptive eligibility: • Patient is homeless or resides in a homeless shelter • Patient is enrolled in a means-tested federal, state, or county program, including SNAP or CalFresh, TANF, WIC, SSI, General Assistance, or Medi-Cal Share-of-Cost"

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"Documentation of Income Documentation of income is limited to recent paystubs or income tax returns. AHMC may accept, but does not require, other forms of documentation."

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"Patients may apply or reapply for financial assistance at any time in the collection process, including after collection agency placement and after payment."

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"180-Day Rule for Civil Actions For an uninsured patient or patient with high medical costs, AHMC does not commence a civil action for nonpayment before 180 days after the date of initial billing."

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"Facilities Covered by this Policy • AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center • AHMC Doctors Hospital of Riverside • AHMC Garfield Medical Center • AHMC Greater El Monte Community Hospital • AHMC Monterey Park Hospital • AHMC San Gabriel Valley Medical Center • AHMC Seton Medical Center • AHMC Seton Medical Center - Coastside"

documented · checked 2026-10-11 · AHMC Healthcare Charity Care and Discount Payment Policy