About Merrillville NorthShore Health Center
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.Merrillville NorthShore Health Center 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.
NorthShore Health Centers offers services to individuals of all ages, regardless of ability to pay. Additionally, the following methods of payment are accepted:
Medicaid, Medicare, HIP and Hoosier Healthwise recipients who request to see one of our Medicaid-approved physicians as their primary health care provider
Privately insured individuals who choose NorthShore Health Centers as their health care provider and Medical Home
Uninsured individuals will be charged for services based on an income sliding scale. There will only be a minimum charge per visit.
No patient will be denied medical care regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or ability to pay for service.
Medical Hours:
Monday: 8:00am 6:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am 7:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am 6:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am 6:30pm
Dental Hours:
Monday: 8:00am 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:30am 7:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am 3:00pm
Pharmacy Hours:
Monday: 8:30am 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am 5:00pm
Services:
Family Practice
OB/GYN
Pediatrics
Behavioral Health
Dental
3D/4D Ultrasound
X-Ray
Free Pregnancy Testing
Flu Shots
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Merrillville NorthShore 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%.
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
Merrillville NorthShore Health Center is a Community Health Center.
