About Open Hands Health Center
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We are a free Christ Centered health clinic in Okeechobee florida for people without ANY medical insurance AND are within 200% of the federal poverty level. We are volunteer run and donator supported, so at this point we are open two days a week, but are hoping to expand as able.
Eligibility Requirements
Once you have obtained the required documentation, please call to schedule an eligibility appointment.
1. Photo Identification (provide one of the following):
State issued Driver's License
State issued ID
College ID
Visa
Passport
Work Permit
2. Proof of Address (provide one of the following):
Utility Bill (lights, cable, water)
Bank Statement
3. Proof of any/all income for the most current (8) eight week period for all household members:
Paystubs
Social Security Benefits
Unemployment Benefits
Pensions
Food Stamp Benefits
4. If you are self-employed you must provide:
Bank statements for the previous (3) three months for all household members and/or
Payment statements from anyone who has paid you, within the last (3) three months
5. If anyone is giving you money, providing you room and board or paying any of your bills, that person must
complete:
A notarized Statement of Support (included in patient application)
New Patients have 60 days from the date of their eligibility interview to provide items 6-7
6. Most recent Tax Return (1040, 1040EZ, 1040A, Schedule C):
If you do not file taxes or do not have access to your tax return, you will be required to submit an official
Tax Return Transcript. Please note that New Patients WILL NOT be eligible for the Prescription
Assistance Program until the Tax Return or Tax Return Transcript is submitted.
An Official Tax Return Transcript can be easily obtained by logging onto
www.irs.gov/individuals/order-a-transcript
or by submitting Form 4506-T to the IRS.
obtained from the IRS website. If needed, OHHC staff can fax this form to the IRS for you.
7. Medicaid Determination Letter
EVERYONE must apply for Medicaid with the Department of Children & Families. Please note that
New Patients WILL NOT be eligible for the Prescription Assistance Program until the Medicaid
Determination letter is submitted.
You may apply online at
www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/
or call (800) 762-2237
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Open Hands Health Center 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%.
