Eligibility:
(1) Live or work in Polk County for at least three months
(2) have no medical insurance
(3) have a family income that does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
Fees: Free
Intake Procedure: Call for screening appointment
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish & Sign Language by request
Service Hours: 8am-12noon Monday 8am-5pm Tuesday - Friday
Description: Staffed almost entirely by volunteers, the clinic offers routine primary and dental care. Pediatrics, cardiology, gynecology, dental care, eye and ear care, vaccinations, mental health counseling, pharmacy and general medicine are examples of the types of treatment offered by the clinic. LVIM does not provide emergency services.
Lakeland
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Many communities have clinics that charge little or nothing for dental care. They are usually run by nonprofits, community health centers, dental schools and local health departments, and they often rely on grants, donations and public funding. Some serve everyone on a sliding fee scale, while others focus on children, seniors or people without insurance. Every clinic sets its own rules, so call ahead and ask what you qualify for.