190 Westbrook Road
Essex, CT - 6426
T (860) 767-0147
Child and Family Agency operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Child and Family Agency 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.
| 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+ |
Child and Family Agency is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.
Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Child and Family Agency 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.
All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Child and Family Agency 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.
Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Child and Family Agency is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.
Child and Family Agency recieves funding from the state of Connecticut 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 Child and Family Agency to find out.
Child and Family Agency receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Child and Family Agency Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.
Child and Family Agency recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.
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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