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Free and Low-Cost Health Care
Orange County (MDC)

Updated June 2022

Primary Care:

Pursuant to Florida law, county residents below 100% of the federal poverty level, FPL, are entitled to free primary and prenatal care. See, Fla. Stat. 154.011  generally and Fla. Stat. 154.011(1))(c)(7); and Fla. Admin. Code R. 64F-16.006(1)(a).

In Orange County, that care is provided through the Jackson Health System (JHS).  This link provides information on how to apply for free or reduced cost care. 

https://jacksonhealth.org/patient-tools/financial-assistance/
 
In addition to primary  and prenatal care through JHS, uninsured country residents can seek care through federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).  Services are based on a sliding scale and there are co-payments for services..  See 42 CFR 405.2434  Contact information for FQHCs and other clinics is listed below.
Pursuant to Florida law, county residents below 100% of the federal poverty level, FPL, are entitled to free primary and prenatal care. [See, Fla. Stat. 154.011]
Financial Assistance at Hospitals:
Financial assistance is available to patients who have limited or no resources to pay for emergent or medically necessary services and applies to bills from Orlando Health Hospitals and employed physicians. Financial assistance is based on information that considers your yearly income and family size based on federal poverty guidelines. Link to more information and financial assistance applications: 

https://www.orlandohealth.com/patients-and-visitors/patient-financial-resources/pay-your-bill/cant-afford-your-bill/financial-assistance

For assistance with Hospital Billing:
Orlando Health Patient Accounting 
Phone 407.734.2675 or 844.459.5859

For assistance with Physician Billing:
Professional Services Central Business Office 
Contact Phone: 321.841.3900 or 800.305.8290 | Contact Email: FinancialAssistance@orlandohealth.com
Jackson Memorial Hospital:
 Uninsured MDC residents can request a Financial Assessment Appointment. Applicants will be asked to provide information regarding your citizenship/residency, including proof that you have lived in Orange for at least 90 days, gross income, and size of family unit. Applicants can call 305-585-6000 to schedule an appointment with an Enrollment Specialist and obtain an outpatient clinic appointment. For more information, see this flyer.
Information regarding application for financial assistance: 
https://jacksonhealth.org/patient-tools/financial-assistance/​​
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Mount Sinai provides financial assistance to eligible persons who have healthcare needs and are uninsured, ineligible for a government program or are otherwise unable to pay, for medically necessary care or emergency medical conditions based on their individual financial situation.
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To inquire about applying for financial assistance, call Customer Service at 305-674-2130, Monday-Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. 
Information regarding application for financial assistance: 
https://www.msmc.com/patients-visitors/patient-information/financial-assistance-information/​​
Baptist Health
Uninsured patients may qualify for discounts for medically necessary services depending upon family income. Certain geographical residence requirements may apply. Amounts due under the financial assistance program are limited to amounts generally billed to individuals with health insurance. A financial counselor is available by phone at 786-596-6507 or in the hospital admitting departments.
Information regarding application for financial assistance: 
https://baptisthealth.net/patient-resources/billing-and-financial-assistance/financial-assistance-program​​
FREE OR LOW-COST CLINICS:

​For a list of all clinics: ​https://www.freeclinics.com/co/fl-orange
​Tazkiah Shepherd's Hope Health Center - Ocoee
Location: Ocoee, FL - 34761
Contact Phone: (407) 876-6699

​Ocoee Shepherd's Hope Health Center - Ocoee
Location: Ocoee, FL - 34761
Contact Phone: (407) 876-6699

Apopka Hope Health Center - Apopka
Location: Apopka, FL - 32712
Contact Phone: (407) 876-6699

Community Health Centers - Apopka Pediatric Care - Apopka
Location: Apopka, FL - 32703
Contact Phone: (877) 552-4235
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​​Dillard Street Adminstorage C - Winter Garden
Location: Winter Garden, FL - 34787
Contact Phone: 407-905-8827

​​Community Health Centers Inc - Winter Garden
Location: Winter Garden, FL - 34787
Contact Phone: 407-905-8827
​​Apopka Family Health Center - Apopka
Location: Apopka, FL - 32703
Contact Phone: (407) 886-6201

Apopka Dental Clinic Community Health Center - Apopka
Location: Apopka, FL - 32703
Contact Phone: (407) 905-8827

Apopka Childrens Health Center -  Apopka
Location: Apopka, FL - 32703
Contact Phone: 407-886-6201​

​Winter Garden Children's Health - Winter Garden
Location: Winter Garden, FL - 34787
Contact Phone: (407) 905-8827

Community Health Centers Winter Garden - Winter Garden
Location: Winter Garden, FL - 34787
Contact Phone: (407) 905-8827

Orlando Health - Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Location: Orlando, FL - 32806
Contact Phone: (321) 843-7777
 
Orlando Health - Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
Location: Orlando, FL - 32819
Contact Phone: (407) 351-8500
 
Orlando Health - Orlando Regional Medical Center
Location: Orlando, FL - 32806
Contact Phone: (321) 841-5111
 
Orlando Health - South Lake Hospital
Location: Clermont, FL - 34711
Contact Phone: (352) 394-4071
 
Orlando Health - South Seminole Hospital
Location: Longwood, FL - 32750
Contact Phone: (321) 842-2000
Orlando Health - Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Location: Orlando, FL - 32806
Contact Phone: (321) 843-1110​
 
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital
Location: Ocoee, FL - 34761
Contact Phone: (407) 296-1000
 
St. Cloud Regional Medical Center
Location: St. Cloud, FL - 34769
Contact Phone: (407) 892-2135​
 
Central Florida Regional Hospital
Location: Sanford, FL - 32771
Contact Phone: (407) 321-4500​

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OTHER RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) Partnership of private groups, Orange County government, hospitals and others. PCAN guides uninsured and Medicaid patients to services. Online: pcanorangecounty.com Phone: 407-836-7226

Central Florida Family Health Center Private, nonprofit group that runs clinics in Orange and Seminole counties. Dental services at some locations. Online: cffhc.org Phone: 407-322-8645

Community Health Centers Inc. Private, nonprofit group that runs nine clinics in Orange and Lake counties. Dental services at some locations. Online: chcfl.com Phone: 407-905-8827

Health Care Center for the Homeless Private, nonprofit group that runs a clinic in Orlando and a mobile medical unit that travels into Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Services include vision and mental health. Online: hcch.org Phone: 407-428-5751

Shepherd's Hope Faith-based group that provides care from volunteer doctors at various locations in Orange and Seminole, evening hours. Online: shepherdshope.org Phone: 407-876-6699

Orange County Health Department Government agency that serves specific groups, such as pregnant women and HIV/AIDS patients. Also provides children's immunizations, dental care and family planning. Online: orchd.com Phone: 407-858-1400

Osceola County Health Department Services include primary care; maternity and women's health; child health and immunizations; dental care; STD and HIV testing and treatment. Online: osceolahealth.org Phone: 407-343-2000

Seminole County Health Department Offers a range of services that include primary-care for Medicaid clients; HIV and STD treatment; childhood immunizations; maternal-health and pregnancy testing; communicable diseases; children's dental care; and travel vaccines. Online: seminolecohealth.com Phone: 407-665-3700

Volusia County Health Department Child immunizations; STD testing and treatment; women's health; and other services. Online: volusiahealth.com Phone: 386-822-6215

Halifax Dunn Health Center Focuses on uninsured and underinsured adults with chronic medical illnesses. Services include preventive care, sick care, adolescent services and family planning. May provide referrals to specialists as needed. Located at 1455 Dunn Ave, Daytona Beach. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Online: halifaxhealth.org Phone: 386-239-6198

Halifax Keech Health Center Provides care to uninsured children. Services include preventive care, sick care and immunization. Located at 431 S. Keech St., Daytona Beach. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Online: halifaxhealth.org Phone: 386-947-3553

Lake County Health Department Services include family planning, childhood immunizations, STD testing and treatment, maternity care and pediatrics. Online: lakechd.com Phone: 352-589-6424

Polk County Health Department Provides a variety of care at free or reduced costs. Call for specifics. Services include family planning, maternity care, hepatitis testing, HIV/AIDS, STD and TB testing, child health care, children's dental care and traveler immunizations. Online: mypolkchd.org Phone: 863-519-7900

Orange County Secondary Services Government program to provide specialty care to eligible Orange County adults who are uninsured and low-income. Online: orangecountyfl.net/cms Phone: 407-836-7100

Community After-Hours Medical Clinic at Florida Hospital Low-cost or free clinic for uninsured, offered at 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday at 2604 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando. Limited to the first 25 patients. No appointment necessary. Online: floridahospital.com/Services/AfterHoursClinic.aspx Phone: 407-303-7298

Florida Hospital Heart Failure Clinic Free medical care for uninsured heart-disease patients who meet certain requirements. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 101 S. Westmoreland Drive, Orlando. By appointment only. No Web site. Phone: 407-836-7195

Get Healthy Florida Public and private collaboration to provide free flu shots and free preventive screenings to residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia and Brevard counties. Online: gethealthyflorida.com Phone: 407-688-8715

PRESCRIPTION HELP

Florida Drug Discount Card Allows eligible residents to save on most prescriptions. Online: floridadiscountdrugcard.com Phone: 1-866-341-8894.

Together RX Access Free discount card that allows eligible participants to save 25 percent to 40 percent on most drugs. To qualify, you must be a legal U.S. resident who is not eligible for Medicare and has no prescription-drug coverage. Online: togetherrxaccess.com Phone: 1-800-444-4106

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Provides reduced and free medications to eligible people. Online: pparx.org Phone: 1-888-477-2669

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