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?

    Having health insurance does not affect your ability to receive care with us. We welcome patients with and without insurance and can help you understand your coverage and available options.

  • How long is the sliding fee scale good for?

    The sliding fee scale is valid for one year from the date your application is approved.

  • Is Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center a free clinic?

    No, we are not a free clinic. We provide healthcare services for a fee. However, because we are a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are able to offer reduced rates to people without insurance as long as they qualify based on income and family size.

  • Can anyone apply for the sliding fee scale?

    Yes. The sliding fee discount program is available to eligible patients based on household income and family size. Insurance is not required, and patients with insurance may also qualify. Please speak with our staff to learn more.

  • Who sees my private information?

    Your information is kept private and secure. Only authorized staff who need it to provide care, determine eligibility, or process services can access your information, as permitted by law.

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

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

  • Can you help me apply for any other medical coverage assistance?

    Yes! Along with the sliding fee scale, Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center can help you apply for programs such as Access Health CT and Medicaid A, B, and D (Husky). While we cannot assist with applications for Medicaid C or Medicare, we can connect you with resources that can help.