Lutheran Child and Family Services of
Last updated on Nov 17, 2020
  • Sliding Scale
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Medicaid
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

618 South 42nd Street
Mount Vernon, IL - 62864

T +618 (242) 328-4111

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Sliding Scale

Lutheran Child and Family Services of operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Lutheran Child and Family Services of 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. Lutheran Child and Family Services of 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. Lutheran Child and Family Services of 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:

Office of Community Assistance - Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
David Wortman ( Deputy Director )
500 E. Monroe Street, R2
Springfield, IL - 62701
Phone: 217-785-1709
Fax: 217-558-4107
David.wortman@illinois.gov
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx
Office of Community Assistance - Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Adrian Angel, MS ( Community Services Block Grant Program M )
500 E. Monroe Street, R2
Springfield, IL - 62701
Phone: 217-785-3498
Fax: 217-558-4107
Adrian.Angel@illinois.gov

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Lutheran Child and Family Services of 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.

State welfare or child and family services funds

Lutheran Child and Family Services of recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

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 - 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed