About This Clinic
Bethesda Health Clinic is NOT A FREE CLINIC, is a Christ-based clinic that provides affordable health and dental care to hardworking low-income adults who are uninsured or underinsured.Bethesda serves hardworking low-income adults who have no insurance, or who are underinsured, which are those who have deductibles that are high relative to their income. Dental Clinic:Dental patients pay a modest fee per procedure at a discount relative to market prices.Because Medicare does not cover dental care, the Dental Clinic does provide services to many low/fixed income individuals over the age of 65.Patient Eligibility Requirements: Low income adults Employed or perform an important unpaid job, such as being a caregiver, volunteer or participant in a self-improvement program (e.g. education, rehabilitation, etc.) Uninsured or underinsuredIf you are unsure whether you would qualify for care, they strongly encourage you to come by the clinic anyway to speak with the admissions team. If you do not qualify, you will be referred to a patient advocate who can help you find other resources. Become a Patient: Meet with the admissions team to determine your eligibility. Appear in person at the clinic during admission screening hours. Children are not allowed in the screening room. We do not always have a bi-lingual admissions consultant available. If you speak Spanish, please bring an English-speaking interpreter.Recommended Documentation To Bring:The documentation you will be required to provide will depend on your individual situation. If the following are available, we strongly encourage you to bring a paper copy of these items during your initial visit. Completed application and waiver forms A current government-issued picture ID If applicable or available, a recent paystub dated within the last 30 days. If applicable or available, pages 1 and 2 of your latest filed tax return (form 1040)Admission Screening Hours:Mondays through Thursdays: 10:00am – 1:30pm903.596.8353, ext 127 Work Hour Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMSaturday closedSunday closed
Services Area
2022 US Federal Poverty Guidelines
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $13,590 |
| 2 | $18,310 |
| 3 | $23,030 |
| 4 | $27,750 |
| 5 | $32,470 |
| 6 | $37,190 |
| 7 | $41,910 |
| 8 | $46,630 |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,430 for each additional person. | |
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