About East DeKalb Health Center - Dekalb County Public Health Department
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.East DeKalb Health Center - Dekalb County Public Health Department 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.
Service Fee
We will not file a claim on your behalf directly to private insurance company. We provide receipts if you would like to file claim to your insurance company. Some of our service fees are on a sliding scale basis. Unless arrangements have been made in advance, payments and any outstanding balances are expected at the time of service.
Self-Pay: If you do not have medical insurance, you will be considered a Self-Pay patient. Self -Pay patients must pay for the medical services they receive from us at the time of the visit. Sliding Scale can be applicable for some services based on your income. We accept: CASH, CHECK (only from banks located in Georgia), VISA, etc.
What You Can Expect From Us
To expect services to be professional, timely and appropriate
To be treated with respect, dignity and to be informed of your care needs to make appropriate decisions
To have your records kept confidential except when consent has been given
Expect that teaching materials will be provided in a manner you can understand
To receive care without discrimination due to race, age, sex or religion
To communicate your complaints to the administrative assistant and expect to receive follow-up without negative repercussions or changes in service.
Personal Health Services
Health Check (medicaid insurance accepted)
College/employment/foster care physicals
Childhood immunization
Adult immunization
TB screening (PPD)
Women, infants & children (WIC
Dental Services (cleaning, extractions and fillings)
Pregnancy testing
Presumptive eligibility for Right from the Start Medicaid
Preinatal case management
Birth control supplies and counseling
Pap smears and breast exams
HIV/AIDS (counseling and testing)
STD
Walk-in clinic for STD evaluation/treatment and HIV testing Monday thru Friday, 8:15 am - 5:00 pm. If you need to be seen later than 4:00 p.m. please talk to our staff to make sure we are still accepting patients for the day.
Sports physicals
Minor illnesses
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the East DeKalb Health Center - Dekalb County Public Health Department 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
East DeKalb Health Center - Dekalb County Public Health Department is a Community Health Center.
