About Suncoast Community Health Center - Ruskin
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.Suncoast Community Health Center - Ruskin 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.
Suncoast Community Health Center accepts insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare.
They also discount services for patients with incomes at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line in accordance with the established sliding fee scale.
Services available at this location include:
- Adult, Family, and Pediatric Medicine
- Women's Health (OB/GYN)
- Free Pregnancy Test
- Family Planning and Title X
- Acute Illness Care (flu, cold, fever, sore throat, etc.)
- Chronic Illness Management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease, osteoporosis, etc.)
- X-ray/EKG and Laboratory Services
- Wellness Visits
- School and Sports Physicals
- Immunizations
- Dental Services (checkups, sealants, fluoride, cleanings, restorative and minor oral surgery)
- Pharmacy and Prescription Assistance
- Behavioral Health
- Optometry
- Financial Counseling and Social Services Assistance
- Health Education
- Bilingual Staff
- Walk-ins Welcome
Clinic Hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm
Mission Statement
Improving the health of our communities.
Hours
- Monday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 7:30 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 Suncoast Community Health Center - Ruskin 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
Suncoast Community Health Center - Ruskin is a Community Health Center.
I was discriminated against because my children have a religious exemption. They were turned away by a nurse who works there. Told me she could loose her job if vaccinations were administered to my children even though I myself specified that they needed them for school.