There are no restrictions or eligibility requirements to receive care at Lone Star Circle of Care. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide care to anyone, regardless of income, residency status, employment, health insurance coverage, or ability to pay for services. You do not have to be a resident of any specific city, county, or area to access our services.

Lone Star Circle of Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), religion, disability, age, or gender. To view our Statement on Non-discrimination, please click here.

Payment for Services

Lone Star Circle of Care accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, MAP, Wilco, Texas Children’s and most insurance plans. Click here for a list of insurance plans Lone Star Circle of Care accepts.

For our uninsured and underserved patients, we will make every effort to make your health care more affordable. Before your first appointment, you will meet with a Program Adviser and participate in a simple income screening process. This Program Registration process will determine if you or a member of your family may be eligible for our Sliding Fee Discount Program as well as other public assistance health care programs. Our staff will also help you apply to these assistance programs. No patient is ever denied services based on an inability to pay.

Right to Receive a “Good Faith Estimate”

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate that explains how much their medical care will cost. This is called a “good faith estimate” or GFE. Health care providers must provide patients with a GFE if the patient requests one, or after the patient schedules an item or service.

• You have the right to receive a GFE. The GFE is for the total expected cost of any routine (non-emergency) items or services. This includes related costs like tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and usual fees.
• Your health care provider should give you a GFE before an item or service is furnished, within certain timeframes. You can also ask any of your health care providers for a GFE before you schedule a visit or service.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you can dispute the bill.
• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your GFE.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Derecho a recibir un “costa estimado de buena fe”

Según la ley, los proveedores de atención médica deben proporcionar a los pacientes que no tienen seguro, o que no usan seguro, una estimación que explique cuánto costará su atención médica. Esto se denomina “costo estimado de buena fe” (Good Faith Estimate o GFE). Los proveedores de atención médica deben proporcionar a los pacientes un GFE si el paciente lo solicita, o después de que el paciente haga una cita para recibir un producto o servicio.

• Usted tiene derecho a recibir un GFE. El GFE es por el costo total esperado de cualquier producto o servicio de rutina (es decir que no sea de emergencia). Esto incluye costos relacionados con sus cuidados como exámenes médicos, medicamentos recetados, equipo y tarifas comunes.
• Su proveedor de atención médica debe darle un GFE antes de que se le proporcione un producto o servicio, dentro de ciertos plazos. También puede pedirle a cualquiera de sus proveedores de atención médica un GFE antes de programar una visita o un servicio.
• Si recibe una factura por un valor de al menos $400 más que su GFE, podrá disputar la factura.
• Asegúrese de guardar una copia o imagen de su GFE.

Para preguntas o más información sobre su derecho a un costo estimado de buena fe, visite www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Sliding Fee Discount Program

Important Update:

We are making changes to our sliding fee discount program. The changes will start May 14, 2024. If your income has not changed since your last program registration/financial screening, then you will remain on the same sliding fee level.  However, you will need to sign a new certification letter listing the updated fees. If your income has changed since your last program registration/financial screening, then you will need to complete a new screening to determine your sliding fee level.

To schedule an appointment or ask any questions you might have, please call 1-877-800-5722 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.

Aviso Importante:

Estamos haciendo cambios a nuestro programa de descuento de tarifa variable. Los cambios entrarán en vigor el 14 de mayo de 2024. Si su ingreso no ha cambiado desde su última inscripción al programa/evaluación financiera, permanecerá en el mismo nivel de tarifa variable. Sin embargo, deberá firmar una carta de certificación nueva que detalle las tarifas actuales. Si sus ingresos han cambiado desde su última inscripción al programa/evaluación financiera, deberá realizar una nueva evaluación para determinar su nivel de tarifa variable.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o para programar una cita, llámenos al 1-877-800-5722 y uno de nuestros representantes estará encantado de ayudarle.

Sliding Fee Scale Guidelines

If you do not qualify for health care coverage or your insurance does not cover certain types of services, Lone Star Circle of Care offers discounted services according to a sliding fee scale based on your income and family size.

Our sliding fee scale works by providing lower income patients and families with larger discounts based on Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines. The table below outlines LSCC’s Level 1-5 plans based on FPL. Levels 1 through 4 will receive a discount on services, with Level 1 patients receiving the largest discount. Level 5 designated patients (over 200% of FPL) will be required to pay 100% of charges.

If you have questions regarding the Sliding Fee Discount Program or screening process, please contact Lone Star Circle of Care’s Patient Services department at 512-686-0534.