About Hamilton County Health Dept Family Clinic Chattanooga
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.Hamilton County Health Dept Family Clinic Chattanooga is a Community Health Center.Hamilton County Health Dept Family Clinic Chattanooga 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.
Fees/Payments: TennCare accepted; sliding scale fee services offered.
Pediatric services:
WIC
Childhood immunizations
Newborn genetic screenings (PKU, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Hypothyroidism)
Examination for Pediculosis (head lice)
Physicals for children
Dental care
Adult services:
Pregnancy testing
Family planning
Emergency contraception
Prenatal care - basic only
Routine adult immunizations (MMR, TD/TdaP, HPV, HBV)
Breast and cervical cancer screening program
Additional services:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
Tuberculosis Control (TB)
International Travel Immunizations
Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates)
Food Protection
Emergency Preparedness
TennCare Kids
Hours
Pediatric Area Hours:
Monday 8am-4pm, Tuesday 8am-6pm, Wednesday 8am-4pm, Thursday 9am-4pm, and Friday 8am-4pm
Adult Area Hours:
Monday 8am-4pm, Tuesday 8am-6pm, Wednesday 8am-4pm, Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 8am-4pm
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Hamilton County Health Dept Family Clinic Chattanooga 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%.
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
Hamilton County Health Dept Family Clinic Chattanooga is a Community Health Center.
Homeless Health
Hamilton County Health Dept Family Clinic Chattanooga is a Homeless Health Center.
