MEDICAID presumptive eligibility has ended, but there is a program that allows for a reduction or elimination of covered fees for services and care received at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation.
According to CHCC, it offers a “sliding fee scale” to all income eligible, uninsured patients based on annual household income (up to 200% of the family poverty level as calculated for Hawaii) for most CHCC services.
CHCC said under its sliding fee program, the discounted amount depends on an eligible patient’s family size and income.
For example, if you are a family of four and your total annual family income is less than $60,260, you may be eligible for a discount on select services.
“Eligibility is based on gross annual income for all immediate family members living in your household,” CHCC said. “Gross income is ALL income from ALL sources before taxes.” But those who have no income can also apply.
To qualify for the program, a patient must not be eligible for Medicaid, and must have resided in the CNMI for at least six months. Non-U.S. citizens can apply.
The services discounted through the sliding fee program include CHCC’s outpatient clinics, laboratory (when referred by a CHCC provider), outpatient prescriptions (when referred by a CHCC provider), radiology (when referred by a CHCC provider), ER, operating room, inpatient, dialysis services and chemotherapy.
For more information, call (670) 234 8951 ext. 1230/1231, visit the program office near the CHCC outpatient clinic waiting area or go to https://bit.ly/42O7hH9
