San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center provided more than $1 million during fiscal year 2024 (FY24) in patient financial assistance for those unable to afford medical necessary care.  Dignity Health provides emergency medical care and medically necessary care in our hospital  facilities to all patients, without regard to a patient’s financial ability to pay.

The hospital has a financial assistance policy that describes the assistance provided to patients for whom it would be a financial hardship to fully pay the expected out-of-pocket expenses for such care, and who meet the eligibility criteria. The financial assistance policy, a plain language summary and related materials are available in multiple languages on the hospital’s website.

Mark Twain Medical Center takes a comprehensive approach to improving community health, including not only inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical care, but also a range of prevention and health improvement programs delivered alongside community partners, financial grants to non-profit organizations, and investments in efforts that address the social determinants of health.

More information about Dignity Health’s financial assistance policy at Mark Twain Medical Center, including who is eligible to receive assistance, can be found here, and general information about the hospital can be found here.

About Mark Twain Medical Center
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; including Specialty Care Centers and four community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community.

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