El Cajon Family Health Center
Last updated on Feb 4, 2022
  • Sliding Scale
  • Medicaid

Contact Info

525 E. Main Street
El Cajon, CA - 92020

T (619) 515-2498

El Cajon Family Health Center offers primary care, reproductive services, vision, dental, mental health services and a physical rehabilitation clinic in East County.

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About El Cajon Family Health Center

This is a sliding scale approved program

Closed for lunch: 12:00 1:00 p.m.

Services Available At This Location:
Mental Health Services:

Individual, Couples, Family & Group Counseling for Children,Youth, Adults & Older Adults
Adult & Child Psychiatry & Counseling
Clinic, School & Home-Based Services
Psychological Testing for Children & Adults
Mobile Counseling Center
* Most FHCSD primary care clinics offer mental health services. We also offer stand-alone behavioral health facilities.



Other Services Provided At This Location:
Primary Care
Cardiology
Chiropractic Care
Chronic Disease Management
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Dental Services
Diabetes Programs
Endocrinology
Family Planning Services
Insurance Enrollment Assistance
Patient Care Support Services
Pediatric Developmental Services
Pediatric Services
Physical Therapy
Podiatry
Prenatal Support Services
Reproductive Health Services
Sports Medicine
STD Screening and Treatment
Substance Use Disorder Services
Vision Services

Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal (Medicaid) is Californias health insurance program designed for children and adults with limited income.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) accepts a range of payment and insurance plans, including Medi-Cal. In addition, all FHCSD clinics operate on a sliding fee scale. This means the cost of services is based upon income and family size. No patient will be turned away based on their inability to pay. Our staff will help patients enroll in free or low-cost plans that can help cover the cost of treatment and services.



Sliding Scale

El Cajon Family Health Center operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that El Cajon Family 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+

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. El Cajon Family 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.

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 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed