University of California San Diego: financial assistance and charity care
University of California San Diego in San Diego 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 University of California San Diego for you, at no cost.
What University of California San Diego's policy says
Its filing does not spell out income tiers, but the law's floor applies: free or discounted care at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.
University of California San Diego follows the UC San Diego Health financial assistance policy, shared with 3 other California hospitals.
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 University of California San Diego and send it to the hospital for you.
- We follow up until you have a decision in writing.
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