The Sliding Fee Scale (SFS) program offers individualas and families an option to gain access to quality, medical, dental, and prescription drug services. The individual or family must meet eligibility requirements established through the community health center (CHC) sliding fee policy.
The patient must submit a completed SFS application every year and may qualify for a discount depending upon their household size and gross income. Those eligible receive a discount to the cost of most, but not all, services provided by CHC health professionals.
This income-based scale used by community health centers across the nation, may reduce health care costs by 20-80% regardless of insurance status or enrollment in Medicare or Medicaid.
Number in Family |
Yearly Income |
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1 |
$21,780 |
2 |
$29,420 |
3 |
$37,060 |
4 |
$44,700 |
5 |
$52,340 |
6 |
$59,980 |
7 |
$67,620 |
8 |
$75,260 |
Add $3,820 for each additional family member beyond 8. |
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| Federal Regulations for Sliding Fee Scale |
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| What is the Federal Guidance on Sliding Fee Discounts? From November 13, 2008 NACHC Webinar |
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| Health Center Program Statute: |
Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sect. 254b) |
| Program Regulations: |
42 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 51c 42 CFR Parts 56.201-56.604 for Community Health and Migrant Health Centers |
| Grants Regulations: |
45 CFR Part 74 |
