Lifeline Connections
Last updated on Feb 7, 2021
  • Sliding Scale
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Federal Grants
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State mental health agency

Contact Info

11719 NE 95th Street
Vancouver, WA - 98682

T (360) 984-5511

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Sliding Scale

Lifeline Connections operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Lifeline Connections 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+

Community Mental Health Center

Lifeline Connections 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.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Lifeline Connections 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. Lifeline Connections 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:

Washington State Department of Commerce - Community Services and Housing Division
Karen Dunn ( CSBG Program Manager )
1011 Plum Street SE
P. O. Box 42525
Olympia, WA - 98504-2525
Phone: 360-725-2822
Fax: 360-586-0489
Karen.Dunn@Commerce.WA.Gov
www.Commerce.WA.Gov
Washington State Department of Commerce
Brian Bonlender ( Director )
1011 Plum Street SE
P.O. Box 42525
Olympia, WA - 98504-2525
Phone: 360-725-4000
Brian.Bonlender@Commerce.WA.Gov
www.Commrece.WA.Gov

Federal Grants

Lifeline Connections receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Lifeline Connections 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.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Lifeline Connections 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 Center

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. Lifeline Connections is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

Lifeline Connections recieves funding from the state of Washington 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 Lifeline Connections to find out.

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Lifeline Connections Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

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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