The Hawse Health Center accepts and files for most insurances, Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, the Hawse Health Center has on staff, a Program Screening Clerk who will assist patients with enrolling in any programs for which they may qualify. Some of these programs are based on family size and income. When applying, proof of income must be submitted. For information on any of these programs, please call the Health Center at either 897-5915 (Baker) or 897-7400 (Mathias).

Our sliding fee program is based on family size and income, it provides a discount on our normal fees for those who qualify.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCSP)
The E. A. Hawse Health Centers are participating providers of the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Through this program can receive free or low- cost services to those who qualify based on annual income. Services include: Mammograms for women age 50-64. ( Medicare now pays for mammograms each year for women age 65 and older.)
Pap tests and Pelvic exams by a doctor or nurse
Breast exams by a doctor or nurse
Colposcopy, colposcopy with biopsy, ultrasound and fine needle aspiration when necessary. You may qualify if you meet the following guidelines and you do not have health insurance or your health insurance does not cover the services:

Family Size Annual Income
1 $20,796
2 $27,996
3 $35,196
4 $42,396
5 $49,596
6 $56,796
7 $63,996
8 $71,196

West Virginia Health Check ( formerly EPSDT)
Health Check preventive health services is a program offering health care services to children who have a Medicaid card. The program provides for regular physical exams, immunizations, sick visits and referral for dental care. Children aged newborn to 21 are eligible for this service.

West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WV CHIPs)
E. A. Hawse Health Centers are participating providers of the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program, a statewide program designed to help, children under age 19, of working families get the medical care they need to grow into strong, healthy adults. WV CHIP, through participating providers, covers a full range of health care services including Doctors office visits, Check-ups, Immunizations, Prescription, Vision Services, Dental Services, Mental Health Services and Hospitalization. This program is based on family income per the following chart:

Follow the link for Eligibility and additional information:

WVCHIP

Co-pays are based on income. Some families will pay low cost co-pays for certain services. No co-pays are charged for dental, vision, or preventative care.

* Co-Pays: $15 -$5 per visit and $5 - $10 per Generic/Brand Drug

Family Planning Program
The Hawse Health Centers offer Family Planning services as a component of comprehensive reproductive health care for women, men and adolescents. These services are confidential and include pregnancy testing, physical exams, contraceptives, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, individual health education and counseling and referral for identified medical problems. Women, men and adolescents of reproductive age are eligible. Family Planning Program services are offered free of charge or on a sliding fee scale. No one is denied services because of inability to pay.

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