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PATIENT ELIGIBILITY
Medmission will serve individuals who:
- Reside in Lexington County for at least three months, proof of residency is required.
- Earn income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
- Do not have health insurance.
What does 200% of the federal poverty level mean?
The United States Department of Health and Human Services establishes the federal poverty level. The Volunteers in Medicine free medical clinic serves adults who earn at or below 200% of this level, which translates for the year 2008 to the following:
| Persons in Household |
Household Income |
| 1 |
$20,800 |
| 2 |
$28,000 |
| 3 |
$35,200 |
| 4 |
$42,400 |
| 5 |
$49,600 |
| 6 |
$56,800 |
| 7 |
$64,000 |
| 8 |
$71,200 |
For each additional person, add: $7,200
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