Financial Assistance Center

Sliding Scale Discount

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Sliding Scale Discount Program

One Community Health offers a Sliding Scale discount based on your household income. All our patients can apply even if you are insured. You can apply at the clinic or online on our website. The application needs to be turned in within 30 days of your last appointment to discount past appointments.

Learn more about the Sliding Scale program.

Información sobre lo que se necesita para solicitar nuestro descuento por escala móvil.

How Much Would You Pay with the Sliding Scale?

Federal Poverty Guidelines Effective February 1, 2024

*This program is based on household income and family size.*

What You Pay by Service Area and Discount Level

Completing Your Sliding Scale Discount Application

Our Sliding Fee Discount Application is easy if you have the right information and documents with you! Let’s walk through how to apply.

What You Need

In order to apply, you need proof of income for every adult you are claiming as part of the household. You can bring this into the clinic or upload a photo or scan of the documents as part of our secure online application. Examples of proof of income include:

  • Last year’s taxes

  • Pension funds

  • VA Benefits

  • Disability

  • Self-employment records

  • Wages and Salary

  • Unemployment

  • Social Security/SSI

  • Worker’s Compensation

  • Public assistance

For any questions about income verification or the status of your application please contact our billing department at 541-386-6380 and follow the prompts on the phone tree.

What to expect

Once you have completed your Sliding Scale Discount application and gathered the required information (income verification and proof of address for everyone over 18 in the household), you should receive a letter in the mail within 3 weeks notifying you that your application was Approved, Denied or if there is a Request for Additional Information.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The person who is financially responsible for the account balance. All other family members in the household will be moved under the primary account holder.

  • We need income verification and proof of address for everyone in the household who is over 18 years old (adult children, aunts, grandparents, etc.)

  • Be sure to notify our Front Desk staff if someone needs removed from your account. We ask you provide that person’s current address so we can create them their own account.

  • Not unless they are part of your household and you combine your finances for tax reasons.

  • Yes, typically you have shared finances with family members living in one household. Eligibility is based on household. If you have an extenuating circumstance, please reach out to us at 541-386-6380 extension 11593 .

  • You can use a utility bill, or any other bill with your name and address as proof of income. You cannot use your LabCorp or One Community Health bill as proof of address.

  • Contact our Billing Department at 541-386-6380 extension 11593 to discuss options.

  • If you do not have income (wages from employment, social security, unemployment, etc.) you can fill out an attestation (a form declaring your circumstance).

  • You can apply with a one-time application by checking the “Homeless” box on the application.

  • Please notify the Billing Department at 541-386-6380 extension 11593 of any updates that need to be made. If not, it could lead to termination of your discount.

  • One year from the date it becomes active. You will be responsible for re-applying after or before that date to continue your discount.

Could You Qualify for Medicaid?

If you need assistance signing up for Medicaid or another type of health care plan, you’ve come to the right place. One Community Health is the most comprehensive resource in the Columbia River Gorge. One Community Health has certified enrollment assisters, specializing in Oregon and Washington Medicaid plans. We have assisted tens of thousands of people with completing their applications and enrolled over 16,000 community members in health insurance. Our team is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the application process.