Local Assistance Programs
Central Health partners with various clinics that offer assistance to those in need.
- CommUnityCare | 512-978-9015
- Lonestar Circle of Care | 512-686-0534
- People’s Community Clinic | 512-478-4939
If you are in the need of assistance more than just health care, below you will find some options we recommend:
- Aunt Bertha an online social services directory that can help with food assistance, paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs.
- Foundation Communities a local nonprofit providing affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services, including healthcare for families with kids, as well as veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
SLIDING FEE SCALE
A sliding fee scale is a model for payments administered to patients. The scale is intended for individuals who can’t afford care to begin with, including those at a lower income level, and self-payers.
State Assistance Programs
The state of Texas has various options for assistance programs that assist on accessing health coverage, for more information click on the links below.
Federal Assistance Programs
The government offers options on how to access health coverage for those in need. Below are a couple of recommendations to consider:
- Medicare | 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- Affordable Care Act Marketplace | 1-800-318-2596 (enrollment period is from Nov. 1-Dec. 15)
More Information
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Community Catalyst
- Families USA
- Integrated Care Collaboration
- The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- United States Census Bureau
- United States Department of Health and Human Services
- W.K. Kellogg Foundation