The Lower Eastside/Catherine M. Abate Health Center
Last updated on Dec 19, 2020
  • Sliding Scale

Contact Info

150 Essex St.
New York, NY - 10002

T (212) 477-1120

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About The Lower Eastside/Catherine M. Abate Health Center

This is a sliding scale approved program

Services at Lower East Side (formerly the Catherine M. Abate Health Center)
 Prenatal and Post-partum Care
 Gynecology
 Sexual Health Services (including PEP and PrEP)
 Wellness Services (yoga, reiki, meditation, Qigong, fitness, and more)
 Dental Services
 Pediatrics
 Adolescent Medicine
 Adult Medicine
 Geriatric Care
 Mental Health Services
 Behavioral Health Therapy
 Psychiatric Medication Management
 Depression Care Management
 Family Planning Services
 Immunizations
 School Physicals
 HIV Education, Testing and Treatment
 Nutrition Counseling
 Foot Care (Podiatry)
 Social Services
 Health Education
 Mobile Mammogram Program
 Health Homes (care coordination) service

This Health Center is based Sliding scale fees which  are variable prices for products, services, or taxes based on a customer's ability to pay. Such fees are thereby reduced for those who have lower incomes, or alternatively, less money to spare after their personal expenses, regardless of income.

Sliding Scale

The Lower Eastside/Catherine M. Abate Health Center operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that The Lower Eastside/Catherine M. Abate 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+

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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