Indian River County Florida Department of Health Vero Beach

About Indian River County Florida Department of Health Vero Beach

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.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.

The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County (DOH-Indian River) strives to help fill the need for affordable, quality health care to residents in Indian River County by providing medical services to the uninsured and underinsured. DOH-Indian River only sees Indian River County residents for primary care services, as well as dental, unless the client is assigned through Medicaid to our health department. As required by law, no client will be refused services for communicable diseases (STDs, TB, HIV, etc.) family planning services and childhood immunizations.
Fees we charge and collect are used to continue to provide care to you and your family.  Some of the medical services are at no cost, and many medical services (not including dental) that have a fee are eligible for reduced rates on a set sliding fee scale, which is a system of charging fees for services based on your ability to pay. Our staff determine whether a patient is eligible or qualifies for reduced rates on a sliding fee scale. Eligibility expires every 6 months from the date it was determined and needs to be re-determined before the expiration date. To qualify for the sliding fee scale, we require proof of:
    Identification (see Acceptable Proof of Identification below)
    Indian River County residency (see Acceptable Proof of Indian River County Residency below)
    household income (see Acceptable Proof of Household Income below)

If you choose to have your eligibility determined, our staff will assist you with the eligibility determination process, including what information we need from you. If you choose not to have your eligibility determined (waived eligibility), you will be responsible for paying the full fee for any medical service you receive that has a fee associated, including fees not covered by insurance.

Eligibility for NEW Patients
Bring your photo ID, two proofs of residency and proof of income to your first appointment. This will determine your placement on the sliding fee scale, if eligible. If your income or residence changes, please notify staff on your next visit to update your information and re-determine your eligibility.

Eligibility for EXISTING Patients
If you are already receiving reduced medical fees on a sliding fee scale, you will need to have your eligibility re-determined before the end of the 6 months to determine if you are still eligible. If you don't meet the eligibility requirements, or if you don't provide the necessary information before your re-determination date expires, your eligibility will end and you will then be responsible for paying 100% of any medical fees charged, including any amount insurance does not cover. While eligibility is re-determined every 6 months, you should contact us anytime your information changes.

Eligibility for Dental Services
Our dental services are limited to Indian River County residents. Proof of photo ID and residency requirements as noted below.  Some Medicaid is accepted.

What if I Don't Want to Go Through the Eligibility Process for Reduced Medical Fees?
You can choose not to have your eligibility determined, in which case your eligibility will be waived and you will be responsible for paying the full fee for any medical services you receive that has a fee associated, including any fees not covered by insurance.
Some Fees For Medical Services May Depend on Specific Individual Situations or Are Not Offered on the Sliding Fee Scale. These Services Include:
    Family planning/birth control/contraceptives (fee varies)
    Childhood immunizations for ages 2 months through age 18 (free if eligible through the CDC's Vaccines for Children program)
    Travel immunizations (full fee for service expected at time of service)
    Adult immunizations, if you are only here for this service (full fee for service)
    School/work physicals (fee varies)
    Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, treatment and counseling (fee varies)
    Tuberculosis (TB)/communicable disease control (fee varies)

Acceptable Proof of Photo Identification (1 photo ID from the list below is required):
    Any official local, state or federal government or military issued ID with photo. For example:
    Driver's license
    Government ID
    Valid passport (US or non-US)
    Valid work ID
    Valid school ID

Acceptable Proof of Indian River County Residency (2 current items from the list below with your name and address listed is required)
    Any official valid local, state or federal government or military issued document
    A bill within the last 60 days with your name and address listed from any of the following sources:
    electric bill
    water bill
    gas bill
    cable or satellite bill
    medical bill (not from the health department)
    pest control bill
    home phone bill
    cellular phone bill
    Credit card statement within the last 60 days
    Insurance statement within the last 60 days
    Recent pay stub within the last 60 days
    Housing/mortgage agreement
    Rental agreement/lease (with landlord's name/address/phone # listed)
    Previous month's rental receipt (with landlord's name/address/phone # listed)
    Prior year property tax receipt or current year's property tax bill
    W-2 form for previous year
    Unemployment document within last 60 days
    Vehicle registration for current year
    County school record/registration certificate showing current enrollment in school
    For incarcerated individuals, residency will be established by residency immediately prior to incarceration
    Homeless individuals must bring in one of the following:
    homeless declaration signed by homeless agency personnel
    law enforcement booking sheet
    declaration letter from family or friend
    letter of support (contact staff for further information)

Acceptable Proof of Household Income (any statements you bring in from the below list must be from the 2 months before the date your eligibility is determined or re-determined):
Note: Household income is the gross income (income before taxes and fees are taken out) for anyone living in the household (household members) where there is a legal relationship (related by blood, marriage, law, conception, or a foster child). Those NOT considered household members are:
    Another family, other than yours, that lives in the same has you live in
    Any single adult over 18 living with relatives is considered to be a separate family, unless the adult is a member of a separate economic unit
    Wages and Salary:
    Pay stubs
    Letter from employer(s) on company letterhead signed and dated by your employer (with their name/address/phone #) showing gross earnings
    1040 ES quarterly tax form (dated within 90 days from eligibility determination)
    1040 form or W-2 form for the past year
    Gross income from self-employment
    Most recent income tax return
    Unearned Monthly Income:
    Social security and disability benefits
    Public assistance or welfare payments
    Unemployment compensation
    Spousal support (alimony) received
    Worker's compensation for lost income
    Court ordered child support received or paid
    Other Unearned Income (figured monthly):
    Veterans and military allotments
    Retirement and pension benefits
    Insurance, annuity, estate or trust income
    Private loans that recur
    Dividends or interest on savings, stocks/bonds
    New rental income and royalties
    Contributions
    Savings, investments, trust accounts and other resources readily available to the household
    Letter of Financial Support (contact Eligibility Office for further information)
    Expenses (figured monthly):
    court ordered child support
    child or day care expenses

General Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Office of Vital Statistics Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Clinics close daily from 12:00-1:00pm for lunch
We close on most major holidays and occasionally for training.
Note: Please do not email confidential or medical information. Email is for general inquiries only.

SERVICES OFFERED AT THIS LOCATION
    Clinical and Nutrition Services
        Adult and Women's Health
        Dental
        Immunizations
        Indigent Drug Program
        Medical Records
        We Care Program
        WIC
        Administrative Services
        Birth and Death Certificates
    Wellness Services
        Chronic Disease Prevention Program
        School Health Program
        Tobacco Prevention Program

Infectious Disease Services
    Epidemiology
    HIV/AIDS
    Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
    Tuberculosis

Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Indian River County Florida Department of Health Vero Beach website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.