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Why A Payment Policy?

Although Mendocino Coast Clinics is neither a County Clinic nor a free clinic, it does provide primary care services to patients without regard to their ability to pay the entire cost of the services they receive.

Patients who do not have private insurance or do not qualify for public insurance like Medi-Cal can apply for reduced fees based on their income.

Most of the patients of Mendocino Coast Clinics participate in their health care by paying for a portion of the services they receive.

Others, however, sadly do not make their minimum payment at the time of service nor do they pay their bills.

As a result, the Clinic has less income to use for services to those who truly cannot afford to pay their full bill.

The payment policy helps ensure Mendocino Coast Clinics’ ability to provide quality health care to all of its patients.

Patients who pay their fair share of their health care costs enable the Clinic to provide services to all patients in need of health care.

How does the payment policy benefit you?

With your cooperation, Mendocino Coast Clinics’ payment policy permits the Clinic to continue to providing the complete range of medical, dental and behavioral health care services you have come to rely on:

 

How may I qualify for state funded programs?

Many patients who are uninsured may qualify for one of the state funded programs. Our staff can help you with the application process. Just ask at the front desk or call 961-3504.

How does the payment policy affect you?

FOR CASH PAYING PATIENTS

Payment is due at time of service unless other arrangements have been made. IF YOU HAVE QUALIFIED FOR A DISCOUNT, please come prepared to make a payment. Minimum Visit Charge required at the time of service:

IF YOU HAVE A BALANCE ON YOUR ACCOUNT, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SET UP A PAYMENT PLAN WITH THE BILLING DEPARTMENT. Please call the billing office at 961-3502 for more information

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