Codman Square Health Center
Last updated on Aug 17, 2022
  • Sliding Scale
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Federal Grants
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Other State Funds
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan

Contact Info

637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA - 2124

T (617) 822-8783

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About Codman Square Health Center

This is a sliding scale approved program

Office Hours:
Mon Thurs: 8:30 am 8:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am 5 pm
Sat: 9 am 1 pm

Medical Services:
 Behavioral Health
 Dental Care
 Eye Care
 Family Medicine
 Group Care
 HIV/Hep C/STD
 Internal Medicine
 Lab
 Maternal & Child Health
 Nutrition
 Pediatric Medicine

Sliding Scale

Codman Square Health Center operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Codman Square Health Center provides their services even to patients who cannot afford care (such as low-income or who people who need to self-pay). Patients will pay according to their income. Be prepared to provide information on your household income.

2024 Federal Sliding Fee Schedule based on Annual Income

Federal Poverty Guideline At or Below 100% 101% – 125% 126% – 150% 151% – 200% Above 200%
Family Size Nominal Fee ($10) Level 1 Charge $20 Level 2 Charge $30 Level 3 Charge $40 No Discount
1 $0 - $15,060 $15,061 - $22,590 $22,591 - $27,861 $27,862 - $30,120 $30,121+
2 $0 - $25,550 $25,551 - $30,660 $30,661 - $37,814 $37,815 - $40,880 $40,881+
3 $0 - $25,820 $25,821 - $32,275 $32,276 - $38,730 $38,731 - $51,640 $51,641+
4 $0 - $31,200 $31,201 - $39,000 $39,001 - $46,800 $46,801- $62,400 $62,0401+
5 $0 - $36,580 $36,581 - $45,725 $45,726 - $54,870 $54,871 - $73,160 $73,161+
6 $0 - $41,960 $41,961 - $52,450 $52,451 - $62,940 $62,941 - $83,920 $83,921+
7 $0 - $47,340 $47,341 - $59,175 $59,176 - $71,010 $71,011 - $94,680 $94,681+
8 $0 - $52,720 $52,721 - $65,900 $65,901 - $79,080 $79,081 - $105,440 $105,441+

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Codman Square Health Center receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. Codman Square Health Center is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development -
Janelle Chan ( Undersecretary )
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA - 2114
Phone: 617-573-1100
Fax: 617-573-1460
www.state.ma.us/dhcd
Division of Community Services - Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development
Ditzah Wooden -Wade ( Assistant Manager, Community Services Pr )
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA - 2114
Phone: 617-573-1435
Fax: 617-573-1460
ditzah.wooden-wade@mass.gov
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/housing-and-community-development

Federal Grants

Codman Square Health Center receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Codman Square Health Center either recieved money to obtain certification or training for its employees or it has recieved money to offer services such as suicide prevention, telehealth programs, or other behavioral initiatives.

Medicare

Codman Square Health Center accepts Medicare, a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people with disabilities.

Medicare covers a wide range of mental health services.

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient mental health care services you get in a hospital. Part A covers your room, meals, nursing care, and other related services and supplies.

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover mental health services that you would generally get outside of a hospital, including visits with a psychiatrist or other doctor, visits with a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker, and lab tests ordered by your doctor.

Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug ) helps cover drugs you may need to treat a mental health condition. Each Part D plan has its own list of covered drugs, known as formulary. Learn more about which plans cover various drugs.

If you get your Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) or other Medicare health plan, check your plan’s membership materials or call the plan for details about how to get your mental health benefits.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Codman Square Health Center accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Other State funds

Codman Square Health Center recieves funding from the state of Massachusetts other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Codman Square Health Center to find out.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Codman Square Health Center receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed