Financial Assistance Programs
The Eligibility Department at Family Health Center is available to help our patients apply for financial assistance programs. In order to apply for the Good Health Card or Title V you must bring proper documentation for your household. Please be advised that all programs are valid only at Family Health Center clinics and pharmacy.
Medical Services
Our programs provide discounts on medical services received at Family Health Center.Medical Discounts
Apply today to find out if you’re eligible for financial assistance to help pay costs for medical services received at Family Health Center.
Dental Services
Our financial assistance programs help get up to 50% discount on dental servicesDental Discounts
Did you know you get a 10% discount for being a McLennan County resident? Visit our Eligibility Department to find out if you qualify for additional discounts!
Behavioral Services
Family Counseling and Children's Services work with our financial assistance programs.Counseling Discounts
We are here to help you get the services you need. Apply for our financial assistance programs today to be see if you’re eligible to get a discount on counseling services provided by Family Health Center.
Pharmacy Services
Family Health Center offers financial assistance to help with the costs of prescriptions drugs.Prescription Discounts
Prescriptions must be written by a Family Health Center doctor and must be picked up that the Family Health Center Pharmacy to get a discount. You may be eligible to receive anywhere from a 50% to 80% discount.
About Our Programs
Even if you have health insurance, you may be eligible for the Good Health Card program. Our Eligibility Department professionals can help determine if you qualify. Click here to view the requirements.
Discounts do not apply to outside laboratories and X-ray reading fees.
The Good Health Card (GHC) program is a discount card that helps provide a discount to medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services received at any Family Health Center facility. Discounts vary anywhere from a 50% to an 80% discount. They not apply to outside labs or X-ray reading fees.
The Title V Program was been designed to help provide prenatal services to women while they are pending CHIP Perinate coverage. It will also provide medical care to anyone 21 years of age or younger who do not qualify for medical coverage through Medicaid, CHIP or private insurance. Title V will also cover dental services for qualifying applicants.
The Family Planning Program is state funded program that assists men & women with family planning services.
At the time of your evaluation you will also be screened for the Good Health Card Discount Program. This will help with prescriptions and medical visits other than prenatal as well as fill out a CHIP Perinatal application. The Good Health Card will be issued for applicants under 21 years of age to help discount medications only.
In order to apply for any program Family Health Center offers, you must provide the following documents for all household members. Please be advised that proof of income and address must be from the last 30 days.
- Proof of identification for all household members: Any valid photo ID, birth certificate, or social security card
- Proof of household monthly income: Check stubs, letter from employer, self-employment form, unearned income such as child support, Social Security Income, disability, retirement etc.
- Proof of address: utility bill or lease
- Proof of medical benefits: Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance card, county card etc.
- Household members information: ID’s, social security cards, birth certificates
You can reach the Eligibility Department at 254-313-4200. We will gladly answer any questions you may have concerning your situation.
Family Health Center reserves the right to request additional information to process an application.
The Eligibility Department practices a first come, first serve policy. We do not make appointments. Sign-in sheets are available at 8:00 am for the morning session and at 12:30 pm for the afternoon session.
| Family Health Center (main site) 1600 Providence Dr, 76707 254-313-4200 |
S18th Community Clinic 1800 Gurley Lane, 76706 254-313-6000 |
| Women’s Health Center 120Hillcrest Blvd, Ste 300, 76712 254-313-6500 |
Bellmead Community Clinic 3400 Bellmead Dr, 76705 254-313-5400 |
The household consists of a person living alone or a group of two or more persons related by birth marriage including common law, or adoption, who reside together and are legally responsible for the support of the other person.
- For children under 18 years of age you must provide birth certificate or social security card.
- Children 18 and older will be counted as a separate household
- You must provide custody documents for any child in your care at the time you apply
- You must provide Guardianship or Power of Attorney documents for any adult in your care
Billing Department
The Billing Department understands that health insurance and bills can be confusing. The Family Health Center Billing Department can help you understand your financial account. If you are unable to pay the full balance on your account we recommend you get in touch with our Eligibility Department. It is part of our commitment to provide financial advocacy for our patients.
If you have additional questions, please contact us at 254-313-4200. Our Billing Specialists are available to answer your questions regarding your medical account Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you would like to speak to someone in person, visit our office located at 1600 Providence Dr, Waco, TX 76707.
