St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton: financial assistance and charity care
St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton in Stockton is covered by California's Hospital Fair Pricing Act. If your household earns at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (in 2026, $63,840 for one person or $132,000 for a family of four), it must offer you free or discounted care. We can check your eligibility and apply to St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton for you, at no cost.
Also known as Port City Operating Company.
What St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton's policy says
Who qualifies: 0-200% FPL: 100% discount. 201-400% FPL: partial discount on a sliding scale.
St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton follows the PORT CITY OPERATING COMPANY financial assistance policy, shared with 1 other California hospital.
From the hospital's own filings, last checked September 24, 2026. Hospitals can change their policies; the hospital's current policy is what counts.
Let us apply for you — free
- Answer four questions to check your eligibility. It takes about a minute.
- Send us the bill and one proof of income. A phone photo is fine.
- We build the application for St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton and send it to the hospital for you.
- We follow up until you have a decision in writing.