Programs in the Franklin Community Health Network
We have many programs to help you. Our Financial Counselor can advise you on what program is the best for you. See our Contact Information Page or call our Financial Counselor at 207-779-2396 (toll free in Maine at 800-398-6031).
We must work together. It is your responsibility to apply for all available help and to be honest with us about your financial situation. Although we have limited funds to cover unpaid health care costs, we will do everything we can to help you pay for care received within our network.
Franklin Health Access
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Franklin Community Health Network offers this program in partnership with HealthReach Community Health Centers and others. Local doctors and providers donate their services at a reduced rate for this program. Franklin Health Access also reimburses a portion of prescription drug costs. People may qualify on a sliding scale up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. You need to have legal residence in Greater Franklin County to apply for this program. Most local health care services are covered and Franklin Health Access also offers help connecting people with other community resources. Enrollees are assigned a personal health advocate and get a free comprehensive, health risk screening. To apply, call 207-779-2772 (toll-free at 1-888-952-2772) or visit our office location on US Route 2 in East Wilton. Click here for more information on Franklin Health Access. |
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Contract for Care
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After you apply for Franklin Health Access and FranklinCares, you can use Contract for Care to help pay the portion of the bill you must pay. Within the Contract for Care program, a patient or representative of that patient agrees to do an available project, and Franklin Community Health Network voluntarily reduces to zero the portion of the bill the patient pays. You could make quilts to hang on our walls, garden with community members in our Hope Harvest Garden , volunteer in our gift shop, donate paintings, or build bird houses for our forest. No one knows who is a Contract for Care participant and who is not. We will find a way for everyone to participate. Contract for Care is totally voluntary and is for people with an annual income that is up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. To apply, contact the Financial Counselor at 207-779-2396 (toll free in Maine at 800-398-6031). Click here more information on Contract for Care. |
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FranklinCares
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FranklinCares provides financial assistance for medical services for people without health insurance. These services apply to hospital inpatient admissions and day surgery admissions. FranklinCares provides health care services for specific treatments, and you must apply each time you need new services for a new treatment plan. People up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may qualify and will pay a portion of their bill depending on their income. To apply, contact the Financial Counselor at 207-779-2396 (toll free in Maine at 800-398-6031). |
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HealthCard Discount
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With your HealthCard, you may receive a 10% reduction in the patient portion of your bill if you pay at the time of service or within 10 days of receipt of your first bill. The HealthCard discount applies for all patients of all incomes. Uninsured patients can obtain the 10% discount off the patient portion of the bill, and insured patients get 10% off their co-pay or deductible. To apply for your free HealthCard, call 207-779-CARD or visit http://www.fchn.org/paying-for-care/healthcard |
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