Loma Linda University Health is committed to providing patients with the very finest possible medical care. It is important that we have a strong understanding of the community we serve and health
conditions that are of greatest concern in, and to, the community. In addition, our community benefit patient care services program offers free or low-cost coverage for those children and/or
adults with limited resources. (Net Benefit: The amount accounted for as community benefit is done as a post- adjustment for all revenue streams towards the allowable patient care services.)

Resources

Medi-Cal and other Means tested Government Sponsored Programs:

Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal offers low-cost or free health coverage to eligible Californian residents with limited income. Covered California is the state’s health insurance marketplace where Californians can shop for health plans and access financial assistance if they qualify. Medi-Cal covers low-income adults, families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, children in foster care and former foster youth up to age 26.


State Children’s Health Insurance Program

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a partnership between the federal and state governments that provides health coverage to uninsured children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but too little to afford private health
coverage.  Benefits vary by state and by the type of CHIP program, but all states provide comprehensive coverage, like immunizations and well-baby/well- child care, at no cost. The federal government establishes general guidelines for the administration of CHIP benefits. Eligibility depends on your income, the number of people in your family and the rules in your state. In almost every state, children in families with income up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level ($48,500 per year for a family of four) are covered. In
more than half the states, the income eligibility for children can be even higher.


California Children’s Services

California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need. CCS will connect you with doctors and trained health care providers and professionals who know how to care for your child with special health care needs. Examples of CCS-eligible conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, traumatic injuries, and infectious diseases producing major sequela. CCS also provides medical therapy services that are delivered at public schools.

Financial Assistance Program/Charity Care

Charity Care is defined as any medically necessary inpatient or outpatient hospital service provided to a patient who has an income below 200% of the current federal poverty level and who has established qualification in accordance with requirements contained in the LLUH Charity Care/Discount Payment Policy.

Subsidized Health Services

Discount Payment through the Subsidized Health Services is defined as partial charity care which results from any medically necessary inpatient or outpatient hospital service provided to a patient who is uninsured or whose insurance coverage does not otherwise provide a discount from the usual and customary rates of LLUMC; and 1) desires assistance with paying their hospital bill; 2) has an income at or below 350% of the federal poverty level; and 3) who has established qualification in accordance with requirements contained in the LLUMC Charity Care/Discount Payment Policy.