Sliding Fee Scale
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CCBHC Fee Assistance
What Is a Sliding Fee Scale?
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), Southern Highlands is required to offer services on a sliding fee scale. Your fee is based on your household income and family size — not on a fixed rate.
Patients at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level pay a minimum fee of $5 per visit. Those above 200% of the poverty level pay the standard rate. Everyone in between pays a reduced percentage.
How your fee is calculated
Your annual household income is compared to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for your family size. The percentage determines what share of the cost you pay.
What you'll need
- Proof of income (pay stubs, tax return, or benefit letter)
- Total number of people in your household
CCBHC Sliding Fee Scale
Annual household income thresholds by family size and poverty level. Find your family size row and locate your income in the appropriate column.
| Family Size | 100% FPL Minimum Fee ($5) | 125% FPL 20% Pay | 150% FPL 40% Pay | 175% FPL 60% Pay | 200% FPL 80% Pay | >200% FPL 100% Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,880 | $16,100 | $19,320 | $22,540 | $25,760 | $25,761 |
| 2 | $17,420 | $21,775 | $26,130 | $30,485 | $34,840 | $34,841 |
| 3 | $21,960 | $27,450 | $32,940 | $38,430 | $43,920 | $43,921 |
| 4 | $26,500 | $33,125 | $39,750 | $46,375 | $53,000 | $53,001 |
| 5 | $31,040 | $38,800 | $46,560 | $54,320 | $62,080 | $62,081 |
| 6 | $35,580 | $44,475 | $53,370 | $62,265 | $71,160 | $71,161 |
| 7 | $40,120 | $50,150 | $60,180 | $70,210 | $80,240 | $80,241 |
| 8 | $44,660 | $55,825 | $66,990 | $78,155 | $89,320 | $89,321 |
| 9 | $49,200 | $61,500 | $73,800 | $86,100 | $98,400 | $98,401 |
| 10 | $53,740 | $67,175 | $80,610 | $94,045 | $107,480 | $107,481 |
| Each additional member over 10 | $4,540 | $5,675 | $6,810 | $7,945 | $9,080 | $9,081 |
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Income thresholds based on Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Figures represent annual household income.
How to Apply for Fee Assistance
Applying is straightforward. Our intake team will walk you through it.
Call or Come In
Contact any of our locations to schedule an intake appointment. Let us know you'd like to inquire about the sliding fee scale.
Bring Income Documentation
Provide recent pay stubs, a tax return, Social Security award letter, or other proof of household income.
We Calculate Your Fee
Our staff will determine your Federal Poverty Level percentage and apply your discounted fee going forward. Fees are reviewed annually.
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