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San Mateo Medical Center., Administration

Human Services

San Mateo Medical Center., Administration

San Mateo County Health System

Provides general short-term acute care, including psychiatric care, to persons of all ages.

Description:

Provides general short-term acute care, including psychiatric care, to persons of all ages. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours every day. Provides basic and emergency medical care for indigent adults ineligible for Medi-Cal. The hospital also operates a variety of specialty clinics and services. Uninsured county residents whose income is within 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible to enroll in the WELL Program. Participants in the program pay an annual fee and are responsible for co-payments charged at the time of service ($5 for outpatient services, $25 for emergency services, $5 for prescriptions and $550 for inpatient hospital stays). Patients are billed monthly for any unpaid annual fees and co-payments.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops at the door. Shuttle service available for patients unable to ride public transportation.
222 - 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403-4364 37.530902 -122.300209 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Interpreter

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled Restroom
  • Elevator
  • Interpreter for the deaf
  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Vary according to service. WELL Program annual enrollment fees: $200 individual, $300 family of 3, $50 each additional family member. Credit cards, Medi-Cal, Medicare, WELL Program, private insurance, military insurance accepted.

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Apply by phone for an appointment.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County