Sliding Scale and Free Clinics

Highland's Health offers medical, pharmaceutical and wellness services to the Laurel Highlands region.

MEDICAL:

• Primary care services.


•     Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.


•     Routine physicals.


•     Health screenings.


•     Testing and immunizations.


•     X-rays, lab work and minor procedures.


•     Specialist referrals.

PHARMACEUTICAL:

• Free medications at time of visit. (excludes narcotics)


•     Medication management and education.


•     Narcan distribution and training.


•     Medication refills.

WELLNESS:

• Nutrition education


•     Health awareness


•     Ovarian and Gynecological Cancer awareness


•     Safe-sex education


•     STD prevention


•     Harm-reduction education


•     Drug and Alcohol counseling


•     Recovery options

Eligibility:

• Have no health insurance.


•     Have a household income less than 250% of the Federal Poverty guidelines for the year.


•     Be under-insured. (Medicare, Medicaid, transitioning to new doctor)

Required Documentation:
PHOTO ID: Current or expired identification is accepted.
PROOF OF INCOME:  Total household income is required. Acceptable documents may be pay stubs, letters from Social Security, Department of Welfare, Pension, or disability offices stating what the patient receives.  The previous year's income tax return or proof of non-filing your taxes (4506T) will also be required.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Any documentation that verifies your residency. (rental agreement, utility bill, etc.)
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DENIAL LETTER:   All patients will be required to obtain a denial letter from the Welfare Office.  To apply for Medical Assistance, visit the COMPASS website.




Required Documentation:
PHOTO ID: Current or expired identification is accepted.
PROOF OF INCOME:  Total household income is required. Acceptable documents may be pay stubs, letters from Social Security, Department of Welfare, Pension, or disability offices stating what the patient receives.  The previous year's income tax return or proof of non-filing your taxes (4506T) will also be required.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Any documentation that verifies your residency. (rental agreement, utility bill, etc.)
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DENIAL LETTER:   All patients will be required to obtain a denial letter from the Welfare Office.  To apply for Medical Assistance, visit the COMPASS website.

Exceptions:
Active duty military members and their families.
    Volunteer and employees of nonprofit agencies that do not provide insurance.
    As determined by the Executive Director or Medical Director.
    Patients who are referred from other agencies.
    Patients with recent hospital discharge.
    Pre-employment physicals.
    Vaccines and immunizations.
    Hep-C, HIV, STD testing.
    Soft Tissue inspection.
    Needle Exchange and Narcan training.

Any Questions regarding eligibility, please call our office at (814)534-6242.

Mission Statement: The mission of Highlands Health is to provide free and charitable medical, pharmaceutical and wellness care to the low income, uninsured and under-insured in the Laurel Highlands region.