• Caring Hands in Health

    Application Form
  • Reminder:

    PATIENTS CANNOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE BY A SAN MATEO COUNTY HEALTH OR PUENTE STAFF MEMBER.

    PLEASE READ THE FULL CARING HANDS IN HEALTH POLICY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

  • I confirm that the patient receives care from San Mateo County Health. This means they are being seen by a medical team at the San Mateo Medical Center and its clinics or a San Mateo County Health clinic.*
  • We regret to inform you that we are unable to process your application. Our financial assistance program is designed to support active patients of San Mateo County Health, as per our established bylaws.

    If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out at (650) 573-2655 or email us at info@smchf.org

    Please disregard the requirements below. You can now exit the application. 

  • Application Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Patient Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Patient Date of Birth*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Patient Demographics

    The data below is for aggregate use when we apply for grants to further the program. It will in no way determine the status of the patient's application.
  • Gender*
  • Race/Ethnicity*
  • Relationship Status*
  • Staff Referral

    Any staff member from San Mateo County Health and Puente de la Costa Sur can submit an application on behalf of a San Mateo County Health patient. A Provider is no longer required to confirm if the patient is in need of the assistance requested.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • The patient is requesting assistance for:*
  • The patient has no other way of getting home from the appointment and has exhausted all other options.*
  • Some medical procedures require a companion to be with the patient on the ride home from the appointment and a "door-through-door" escort into their home (usually a procedure that requires sedation such as colonoscopies). Does this patient require a companion ride?*
  • Date of the appointment *
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • What time is the appointment?*
  • Approved rental assistance and temporary lodging is given on a one-time basis, and is meant to be a temporary solution while the patient is working on a more permanent solution. The patient must also be linked to a social worker. Payment will be made directly to patient's landlord or to the hotel property.

  • What kind of emergency housing are you requesting for the patient?*
  • Is the Landlord a Relative of the Patient?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Is the patient assigned to a social worker?*
  • Is patient on a virtual or phone appointment?*
  • I, , authorize the disclosure of the above identifiable information from the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) to the San Mateo County Health Foundation (Foundation), for the purpose of applying for the Caring Hands in Health program. No patient personal health information (PHI) will be released pursuant to this application. The Foundation will use the information solely for the purposes of processing this application. I, * ,attest that if provided funds for the purpose listed above, I will use the funds or the stated purpose.

  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Should be Empty: