Sliding Fee Discount Program
N.E.W.
Community Clinic (NEWCC) offers a sliding fee schedule to make help make your
healthcare services affordable. The fee
is based on the federal poverty guidelines established by the U.S.
government. NEWCC strives to assure that no patient is denied care due
to an inability to pay.
Eligibility
for the Sliding Fee Discount Program is determined based on a patient’s household
size and annual income. An application
must be completed, and proof of income is required. Discounts are applied based on the federal
poverty income guidelines, updated annually by the federal government.
While
fees for eligible services are reduced, a nominal fee for service will be the
patient’s responsibility. Payment is
expected at the time of service.
Each year existing patients (and new patients) need to bring in
proof of income*, picture ID, and current income tax forms.
*Check stubs = 1 month
| Tax returns = 1 year | Proof of no income = 3 months
Good Faith Estimate
Patients
who don’t have insurance (or who are receiving services not covered by their
insurance or are out of their insurance plan’s network) are entitled to receive
an estimate for the cost of their appointment.
Referred
to as a Good Faith Estimate, it will include the total expected cost of any
non-emergency items or services. This includes any related costs on medical,
dental, or behavioral health services provided.
For
questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate,
visit:
www.cms.gov/nosurprises or
call 1-800-985-3059.
If you are interested in learning more about your health
insurance coverage options, please contact our Outreach and Enrollment
Department at (920) 863-9376.