Welcome to Broward Health Financial Assistance. Please note that Broward Health is not an insurance provider.
For your information, the State of Florida now offers a low cost health insurance plan called "Cover Florida." Premiums can be as low as $150 per month. You can obtain additional information about "Cover Florida" at http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/.
The State of Florida also implements a Medicaid program which is a source of health insurance for low income individuals who meet criteria (aged, disabled, dependent children and pregnant women to name a few of the categories of coverage).
Broward Health has fourteen community health centers that offer affordable quality primary care services throughout the northern two-thirds of Broward County. These centers accept Medicaid, Medicare, most Managed Care and Commercial Insurance Plans, cash, personal check and credit card as payment for services rendered. In addition, Broward Health offers financial assistance to uninsured individuals who may qualify for assistance based upon total household income, residency status, etc. An application and all required documents can be submitted to any Broward Health facility.
Checklist
What you need to know
- You must apply for and comply with the application process for any available local, state, or federally funded health insurance programs for which you or any listed uninsured family member may qualify, e.g. Medicaid, Florida KidCare, etc. Failure to do so will result in a denial of your application.
- You will be responsible for all medical service charges until your application for financial assistance is approved.
- To complete your request for Financial Assistance it will be necessary for you to provide the following information at your appointment.
NOTE: You MUST have with you all the required information listed below or you can be denied.
What you need to bring
Proof of Identification: For all adults applying
- Florida Driver's License
- State issued Identification Card
If not available then:
- I-551 stamped Passport (all entry dates copied) or
- Valid Picture ID accompanied by proof of legal residency (Valid Alien Registration receipt card/green card or Form I-551or I-797)
Proof of Address (2 items): Item with home address for patient, spouse or legal guardian
- ID with current address issued at least 30 days prior to application date
- Current utility bill (electric, phone, water, cable, gas, etc), mortgage/lease/rent receipt, voters registration card, mail, other.
- If above information is in another name, then proof of residence/ID will be required from named person.
Proof of Children/Dependents:
- Tax Return, or birth certificates or legal guardianship
Proof of Income (12 months verification required):
- Current Income Tax Return (copies can be requested from IRS at 800-829-1040 or www.irs.gov/pub/irs-fill/f4506)
- Current Pay Stub (with Year to Date Gross Income)
- If not available:
- Current W-2 and current pay stub showing gross income, or
- Pay stubs for previous 12 months showing gross income, or
- Income verification letter (company letterhead or notarized) for the previous 12 months with gross income.
- If no income:
- Notarized letter of monetary support from supporter with length of time and monthly amount.
- Notarized letter of room and board support from supporter with length of time support is being provided.
Where you need to go:
- CLICK HERE for a list of Broward Health Financial Assistance locations.
Additional information and/or documentation may be required to complete your application.
All information is subject to verification. Providing false information may result in the DENIAL of any type of Financial Assistance through Broward Health.
Approval is subject to the assurance that you will apply for and assign to this facility any benefits available from insurance, liability insurance (PIP/Bodily Injury), Medicare, Medicaid or public assistance as a result of our service provided to you.
