Financial Resources
Medi-Cal
What is Medi-Cal?Healthcare coverage for qualifying persons who live in California and who have income and resources below established limits.
Who qualifies for Medi-Cal?
Persons 65 or older
Persons who are under 21 years of age
Certain adults between 21 and 65 years of age, if they have minor children living with them
Persons who are blind or disabled
Pregnant women
Person receiving nursing home care
Certain refugees
Documents needed for application of Medi-Cal
Pregnancy verification
Check stubs from employer
Pension check
Retirement benefits
Unemployment benefits of state disability benefits
Veterans benefits
Child support of alimony
Social Security card
Birth certificate
Immigration card or proof of residence
Rent receipt for current month
Life insurance policy
Funeral or burial policy
Automobile registration
Bank accounts, checking and savings
Property taxes
Notice of Financial Assistance Program in accordance with AB1020 legislation
You may be eligible for Medi-Cal, Healthy families, Victims of Crime, California Children's Services Program, MSN Orange County Indigent Program, or the 1011 Program.
Also, you may qualify for a discount from our regular charges or charity care if you do not have insurance, or lack adequate insurance, do not qualify for government assistance programs, meet certain financial requirements and supply required financial documentation.
If you would like an application for any of these programs, the hospital can provide you with an application, and will assist you at no cost in completing the application. Please contact our Patient Financial Advisor.
You may also meet directly with a Patient Financial Advocates at this location:
Greater El Monte Community Hospital
1701 Santa Anita Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
1701 Santa Anita Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
There are also local consumer centers available to help you understand the billing and payment process, as well as information regarding Covered California and Medi-Cal presumptive eligibility. Visit the Health Care Consumer Alliance website, https://healthconsumer.org, for more information and to a locate nearby county center.
Hospital Billing Complaint Program
If you believe you were wrongly denied financial assistance, you may file a complaint with the State of California’s Hospital Bill Complaint Program. Go to HospitalBillComplaintProgram.hcai.ca.gov for more information and to file a complaint.