About Heart City Health Center Simpson
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.Heart City Health Center Simpson 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.
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. Everyone is welcome as a patient.
PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY
Presumptive Eligibility (PE) will be offered to all uninsured patients who may qualify for
insurance coverage.
One of Heart City Health Center’s PFS or Managed Care representatives will assist you in
completing the application during your visit.
PE will provide you with “instant” insurance coverage. This may allow you to be seen at
Heart City Health at no out-of-pocket cost for your visit and affords you the benefits of
insurance coverage. Including;
- Specialty care
- Hospital care
- Emergency care
- Access to prescription medication
During PE, you will need to complete the full insurance application process and submit
your application to the State of Indiana for approval. Assistance in the application process
can be provided by one of the certified navigators at Heart City Health Center. You will
need to make an appointment.
- If the application process is completed and it is determined that you qualify for
Medicaid, you can continue to receive the previously mentioned benefits.
- If you do not move forward with the application process during the PE period, you
will NOT be eligible for Presumptive Eligibility for another 6 months.
Services Provided at this clinic:
Medical Services
Physical examinations
Breast exams
Prostate exams
Diagnostic gynecological testing
Cervical cancer screenings
Chronic illness management
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart disease
HIV and Hepatitis C
Hypertension
Obesity
Cholesterol check
Vaccinations
Family planning
STD testing/treatment
Preventive health education
Referrals for specialty care
Laboratory
Dental Clinic Service Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
Dental clinic phone number: 574-970-1937
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Heart City Health Center Simpson website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2022
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $12,880 |
| 2 | $17,420 |
| 3 | $21,960 |
| 4 | $26,500 |
| 5 | $31,040 |
| 6 | $35,580 |
| 7 | $40,120 |
| 8 | $44,660 |
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%.
COVID-19 Information for Patients
Contact your healthcare provider by phone before coming to a clinic or hospital if you meet the following criteria:
- Symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, fatigue, headache
- Symptoms such as muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.
- Contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 within 14 days of onset of systems
Mild Covid Symptoms
- Low-grade fever (approx 100 degrees Fahrenheit for adults)
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Mild, dry cough
- Mild body aches
Moderate Covid Symptoms
- Fever above 100.4 F
- Persistent cough
- Temporary shortness of breath when you exert yourself
- Exhaustion, need to stay in bed
Severe Covid Symptoms
- Constant trouble breathing
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Confusion
- Trouble staying awake
- Blue lips or face
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
Heart City Health Center Simpson is a Community Health Center.
