About Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County
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.Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County is a Community Health Center.Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County is a Homeless 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.
We offer a primary assessment of your medical needs to determine the appropriate treatment options. From this assessment we will provide on-site treatment and/or make necessary referrals to specialists.
We also offer access to volunteer dentists for your dental needs.
Free Prescriptions
We have access to many common prescription medications that we can offer at no cost to the patient. These include antibiotics for many chronic and acute illnesses.
Wellness Education
Knowing that many illnesses and diseases can be prevented by proper education and care, the Free Clinic offers many helpful resources for wellness education.
DSS Assessment
Volunteers from the South Carolina Department of Social Services provide free assessments, as well as helpful information and resources for needs beyond a patient's immediate health problems. These include information on family planning, food stamps, and resources for adequate heating and housing.
Clinic hours: Mondays and Friday 9:30am - 12 noon.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 9:30am - 3pm.
Closed on weekends.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County 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
Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County is a Community Health Center.
Homeless Health
Free Medical Clinic of Newberry County is a Homeless Health Center.
