Mercy Merced Help Paying Your Bill

Help Paying Your Bill

At Dignity Health, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve. If you don't have health insurance, our financial counseling staff can help you find and access government or private programs that may help pay for health care.

The first step is to see if you are eligible for a government-sponsored health program (i.e. Medi-Cal/Medicaid, Medicare, disability). Financial Counselors are available to work with you to complete the application process. If you qualify, these programs can provide access to health care and other vital social services for you and your family.

You may also qualify for Dignity Health's needs-based Financial Assistance program. Dignity’s Health’s Financial Assistance Program includes both Charity Care and Discount Payment Programs.

Charity Care means full Financial Assistance (i.e., 100% discount) to qualifying patients that relieves them, and their guarantor, of their entire financial obligation to pay for eligible services.

If you are uninsured or underinsured with a family income of up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, you may be eligible to receive hospital services at no cost to you.

Discounted Payment Program means partial Financial Assistance to qualifying patients to relieve them, and their guarantor, of a portion of their financial obligation to pay for eligible services.

If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 250%-400% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the highest amount reasonably expected to be paid by a government payer, which is usually the amount that Medicare would pay for the same services.
If you are uninsured or underinsured with an annual family income between 401%-500% of the Federal Poverty level, you may be eligible to have your bills for hospital services reduced to the Amount Generally Billed (AGB), which is an amount set under federal law that reflects the amount that would have been paid to the hospital by private health insurers and Medicare (including co-pays and deductibles) for the medically necessary services.

If you need assistance, please either call a Financial Counselor at the number listed below, or visit the hospital’s admitting area located near the main entrance (follow the signs to “Admitting” or “Registration”).

Mercy Medical Center Merced
Mercy Medical Center Merced, 333 Mercy Avenue, Merced, CA 95340
Financial Counselor Phone: (209) 564-5105

Bill Complaint Program

The Hospital Bill Complaint Program is a state program, which reviews hospital decisions about whether you qualify for help paying your hospital bill. If you believe you were wrongly denied financial assistance, you may file a complaint with the Hospital Bill Complaint Program. Go to HospitalBillComplaintProgram.hcai.ca.gov for more information and to file a complaint.

If you are not eligible for a government program, you may qualify for Dignity Health's needs-based Financial Assistance program.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Step one: Fill out Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Application

Step two: Collect additional documents outlined in the application

Step three: Mail your application and documents to the address noted on the application

For answers to your questions and assistance with the process, call our Customer Service team at 888.488.7667.

Learn More About Dignity Health’s Financial Assistance Program

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)

If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

Financial Assistance Policy-Plain Language Summary
Read about Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy in layman's terms.

Financial Assistance Policy
Review Dignity Health's Financial Assistance Policy-from applying for support to processing your application.

Financial Assistance Policy Addendum

Financial Assistance Policy - California Addendum
Review the parts of Dignity Health's Financial Assistance policy which are California specific.

Amount Generally Billed (English)
If you qualify for partial support from Dignity Health, learn the amounts generally billed for services at Dignity Health hospitals.

Billing and Collections Policy
Learn about Dignity Health's guidelines regarding billing and collections for services we provide.

List Of Participating Providers

Dignity Health’s Financial Assistance Policy covers hospital services, including those provided by Dignity Health’s employees at each hospital facility. Services provided by physicians (other than resident physicians, where applicable) within Dignity Health hospital facilities are not covered by the Financial Assistance Policy unless those physicians are specifically identified. A list of physicians covered by the policy can be viewed here. Here is the list of physicians NOT covered.

Please Note: Under California law, emergency physicians who are contracted by Dignity Health to work in the emergency department of the hospital are required to maintain their own discount and charity care policies.

Additional Resources

Covered California
Marketplace for individuals and small businesses to find affordable coverage in California (Affordable Care Act)

COBRA
An employee’s guide to health benefits under COBRA

Medi-Cal
Free or low-cost health coverage for children and adults with limited income and resources