| MedLink Georgia is not a "free clinic." Fees are necessary to provide services to all patients who need care. Federal law and regulations require that we charge fees so that the costs of delivering services is equal to that amount charged to patients. All patients are expected to pay at least a nominal fee for care provided. The fee discount opportunity is based on current Federal Poverty Guidelines. It is calculated based on the total household income and family size. The following summarizes certain requirements. Office Managers can answer specific questions a patient or family might have. What is a "family?"
A group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, adoption who live together. All such related persons are considered as members of one family. What is included as "Income"?
Gross income - or the amount before any deductions - is used to determine eligibility. Anything that is received by any family member must be included to calculate total household income. For a complete list, contact the Office Manager. Generally, however, you must bring proof of wages and salary earned, benefits payments such as SSI, unemployment, disability, retirement, etc. Examples of acceptable documents are: W2s, check stubs, letter from DFCS, Worker's Compensation award, etc. When must I provide documentation?
You should bring documentation at your first visit, anytime your situation changes, and at least the first visit of each calendar year. Does my discount change?
If your income, household size, or the Federal Poverty Guidelines change, your discount will be recalculated. Can I be considered for discounts if I have insurance or Medicare?
After insurance is filed and paid, any amount owed by the patient may be considered for discounts providing that proof of income and household size has been given.
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