Sliding Fee Scale

Sliding Fee Scale

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What Is a Sliding Fee Scale?

A sliding fee scale is a cost that can be changed or adjusted based on certain factors. At Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, the sliding fee scale adjusts the cost of services based on:

Household income 

Size of immediate family in household including spouses, domestic partners, children, parents of children living in household together; children 19 years or older on their own if they are not a full time student.

Grandparents and mother- or father-in-laws living in the same home need to apply and be processed separately from the above household members.

How Does a Sliding Fee Scale Work?

At Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, anyone can apply for a sliding fee scale to determine the cost paid for services. All applications will be processed using the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 2020 Poverty Guidelines. There are 5 programs that an applicant can qualify for depending on income and family size. 

Important Things to Know About the Sliding Fee Scale

The process is simple and easy. All inquiries can start with a phone call and the rest can be done via email. (Technical assistance available for email communication.)

All family members should be included on the application regardless of whether or not they have insurance.

The sliding fee scale applies to all services and lowers the cost of medical payments, lab work, and prescriptions. 

The sliding fee scale is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. 

Your sliding fee scale applies to all Cornell Scott-Hill providers including primary and specialists.

All application information collected is private and confidential and is only stored in the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center database. This information is not shared with any third party. 

An approved application is valid only at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center and is not transferable to other institutions that may offer their own sliding fee scale. 

We Can Help With Your Coverage

In addition to accepting most health care coverage plans and commercial insurance plans, Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center can help you apply for benefits and financial assistance programs including:

Medicaid (Husky) A, B and D

Access Health CT

SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as Food Stamps)

Other assistance programs offered by your hospital or provider of choice

Frequently Asked Questions

We are part of your community and are ready to help you! See below some of the frequently asked questions we get. If you can not find the answer to you question here, please call us at 203-503-3000.

  • What if my child or someone living in my household already has insurance?

     Include them on the application! All members of your household are factored into your application regardless of whether or not they have coverage already. 

  • How long is the sliding fee scale?

    One year from the beginning date to the end date. 

  • Can anyone apply for the sliding fee scale?

    Yes! Anyone can apply. Your income and the number of people in your household determine eligibility. 

  • When will I know if I’ve been approved for the sliding fee scale?

    Same day! Once we have all of your information, we can let you know the same day if you qualify and you can begin using your benefits immediately. 

  • Who sees my private information?

    Only us. All of the information you provide remains confidential at Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center.

  • Can I use the sliding fee scale with other hospitals or providers?

    No. The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center sliding fee scale only applies to our services and providers.  Check with your institution to see if they offer their own program.

  • Can you help me apply for medical assistance?

    Yes! Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center can assist you with many programs and guide you on whom to call for Medicare and Medicaid C.