About Belington Medical Clinic
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.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 Belington Medical Center was established as a community based clinic to provide quality, cost-effective primary care services to the citizens of Barbour County and the surrounding area.
Clinic appointment hours are Monday through Friday 8:30a.m. to 6:00pm and Saturdays from 8:30a.m. to 12:00. Walk-In Clinic is from 7:30a.m. to 8:30a.m.Monday through Friday for minor illnesses. Most insurance companies are accepted, please call for verification.
The cost of treatment and medicine can be overwhelming if you need care and do not have health insurance. The clinic offers several programs for moderate and low-income families without health insurance or high deductibles. Proof of income, which is kept confidential, is required to participate.
The Health Access Program is a moderate-income program that offers reduced cost medical care based on a sliding fee scale. The lower your income, the less you will pay. If you have Medicare or health insurance with high deductibles or co-pays, and meet the income requirements, you are also eligible. There is a minimum charge for each visit. The cost of your visit, some laboratory tests, and some medications are covered under the program. Free and reduced cost medication is available to Health Access patients.
The clinic maintains a wide variety of generic medication available at reduced costs. These medicines are dispensed for the clinic at the Belington Prescription Center. You may ask any staff member about this program or other health care services. Please call 823-2800 for more information.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Belington Medical Clinic website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2021
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $12,760 |
| 2 | $17,240 |
| 3 | $21,720 |
| 4 | $26,200 |
| 5 | $30,680 |
| 6 | $35,160 |
| 7 | $39,640 |
| 8 | $44,120 |
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.
