Sliding Fee Discount Program Update March 1, 2025

Sliding Fee Discount Program Information

Valley View Health Center (VVHC) provides access to care regardless of one’s ability to pay. We are pleased to offer a sliding fee discount program to offset healthcare costs to our patients who qualify. Each year we update our discount to reflect the current Federal Poverty Guidelines.

The newest guidelines go into effect March 1, 2025.

Who is eligible to apply?

• Residents of Washington State (non-US citizens are welcome to apply)
• Have an income below 200% of poverty level; and
• Those who either have no insurance or have out-of-pocket expenses after insurance has been applied

How can you apply?

• Provide proof of income for all income earners in the household. The following documents are accepted:
  • Two most recent, consecutive pay stubs
  • Most recent tax return
  • Social service agency award letters (DSHS, homeless services, etc.)
  • Social security/disability letter
• Submit a completed Sliding Fee Discount Application
  • Who should be included on your form?
    • You and any person(s) living in your household supported by the income being claimed
  • Income documented should reflect GROSS pay amount (not net pay).
• Documents must be submitted within 40 days of your visit date to be covered by the program.
  • If submitted after 40 days, the discount will start on the date forms were received by VVHC Staff.
• If you are approved, you will receive discounted care for one year*.
  *You must provide updated proof of income if your financial situation changes during the year.

**Please be advised that your nominal fee/copay amount could change at any time during the eligibility period based on changes to the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

What services are covered under the sliding fee discount?

• Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health services performed by Valley View Health Center providers are eligible for the sliding fee discount.
• Services must be covered under the Apple Health/Medicaid program to be eligible for coverage under Valley View Health Center’s sliding fee discount program.
• Our lab service that we contract with, Interpath Laboratory, will honor our sliding fee discount.
• Please check with your care team to determine if the service(s) you are receiving are covered under the program.

*Please note that the discount program does not cover services referred outside of Valley View Health Center (specialists, diagnostics, etc.).

For questions, please contact Valley View Health Center’s Billing Department at 360-330-9557 or email billinggroup@vvhc.org