West Texas VA Health Care System- Abilene
Last updated on Dec 18, 2020
  • Sliding Scale

Contact Info

3850 Ridgemont
Abilene, TX - 79606

T (325) 695-3252

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About West Texas VA Health Care System- Abilene

This is a sliding scale approved program

Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic is designed to provide primary health care and mental health services to eligible veterans living in the following counties: Nolan, Taylor, Fisher, Jones and Shackelford. Fees are based on sliding rates, which are variable prices for products, services, or taxes based on a customer's ability to pay. These fees are thus reduced for those who have a lower income or, alternatively, less money to save after personal expenses, regardless of income.

Services and Scope of Care:

Health screening

Health Promotion

Health Maintenance

Education
Management of acute and chronic diseases

Women's health
Mental health, including psychology and substance use

Social Work

Audiology

Optometry

Physical Therapy

Telehealth

Home based primary care


Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am
- 4:30 pm  excluding federal holidays

Sliding Scale

West Texas VA Health Care System- Abilene operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that West Texas VA Health Care System- Abilene 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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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed