About Alamosa Family Medical Center - Valley Wide Health Systems
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.This is a health care center funded by the federal government.This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income.This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.Contact them at the number provided for full details.Alamosa Family Medical Center - Valley Wide Health Systems is a Community Health Center.In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
AFMC offers family practice care for all members of your family no matter what age.
The clinic specializes in Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/Gyn) to care for women before and after childbirth, continuing with pediatric care for your newborn through all developmental stages.
Easy access to FREE pregnancy testing and confidential adolescent visits. FREE HIV screening services and a full spectrum of STD testing and treatment are available in a safe and confidential setting.
Your primary care provider, nurse team and support staff will ensure a pleasant visit and will provide care for your acute, chronic, preventive, reproductive and behavioral health needs. They also offer immigration medical exams.
Sliding Fee Discount Program
The Sliding Fee Discount Program bases the amount you pay for Valley-Wide services you receive on your household size and income. This is to provide and facilitate access to health care services for patients who do not have the ability to fully pay for those services.
THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE STATUS AND IS SOLELY BASED ON HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND INCOME.
How to Apply:
Schedule an appointment with a Valley-Wide Eligibility Specialist, or Case Manager at your nearest medical clinic. Be sure to bring required proof of income and household size.
Patient Requirements:
Federal poverty levels change every year, so even if you did not qualify in the past, it is possible that you may qualify now.
Provide at least one item from the following list:
Payroll Check Stub (One months worth of paycheck stubs showing gross income before taxes)
Benefit Letter (Unemployment or Social Security Benefits Letter)
Profit and Loss Statement (For Self Employed)
Any Combination of the Above
Lab Corp Hours:
Mondays through Fridays 8am to 3pm.
Hours
- Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Alamosa Family Medical Center - Valley Wide Health Systems website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $14,580 |
| 2 | $19,720 |
| 3 | $24,860 |
| 4 | $30,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 |
| 6 | $40,280 |
| 7 | $45,420 |
| 8 | $50,560 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
Health Care Center
Federal Healthcare
This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment,pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental andsubstance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Community Health
Alamosa Family Medical Center - Valley Wide Health Systems is a Community Health Center.
