About Health Care For The Homeless
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.Health Care For The Homeless 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.
Healthcare for the Homeless provides homeless people in the New Orleans area confidential medical and dental services. Our medical services provide diagnosis and treatment of medical illnesses, health screenings and medical exams, STD testing, chronic disease management, immunizations, and routine blood work. Our dental services provide exam and x-rays, cleaning, extractions, fillings, and partial/full dentures. We also provide support services for our established patients, such as medication assistance, behavioral health assessment and referral, referral to x-ray and specialists, and Medicaid enrollment assistance. Patients are accepted by appointment and walk-in. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 504-658-2785.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Health Care For The Homeless 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%.
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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.
Homeless Health
Health Care For The Homeless is a Homeless Health Center.
