Trips to the emergency room for routine medical care are a thing of the past. That's because your Medical Home is your first stop for health care. A Medical Home is the place you can go for primary care and to help you receive other care offered in the Pinellas County Health Plan.
We will work with you to maintain a healthy lifestyle and coordinate health services. The professionals working in your Medical Home care about you and look forward to helping you live a healthier life. In addition, your Medical Home provides easy access to medical staff through same-day office appointments and some locations are open in the evening or on Saturdays.
Do I qualify?
To qualify for services, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Be a Pinellas County resident
Be an adult between
the ages of 18 and 64
Be uninsured and cannot pay for the medical care you need
Not be eligible for Medicaid, Medicare or other public assistance programs
Meet Federal Income Guidelines - see below
Income guidelines are based on the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for family size. These guidelines are updated each year. The figures shown are for net income after taxes are paid.
Federal Income Guidelines:
Persons in Household
Net Monthly Household Income
1
$903
2
$1,215
3
$1,526
4
$1,838
5
$2,150
If you meet these requirements, you may apply for the Pinellas County Health Plan through a Medical Home. You can rest easy because the Medical Home staff offers professional services with no co-pays. Memberships generally last for one year.
What does the program cover?
Doctor visits at your Medical Home
Referrals when necessary - only to approved providers
Mental health and substance abuse services
Wellness and prevention services such as
- Annual physicals
- Nutrition education and counseling
Cancer screening
Physical therapy
Pharmacy services
Referral for dental "relief of pain"
Laboratory and medical services such as:
- Pap smears
- PSA blood levels
- Urine analysis including pregnancy test
- General X-rays
- Ultrasounds
- MRIs
- CT scans
- Mammogram's
Case management services may be offered to help residents dealing with the challenges of:
Physical illness
Disability
Psychological concerns
Addictive behaviors
Please review our Patient Handbook for more information. The Patient Handbook was updated to include new pharmacy locations on page 11. (updated 8-04-09)
Please note that emergency room treatment and hospitalization are not covered. You are responsible for payment of these services.Be sure to ask for more information if you have questions about services you are eligible for.
How do I sign up?
You must visit a Medical Home to sign up. Follow these four simple steps:
1. Look at the Medical Homes locations for the one nearest you.
This is the enrollment site for the Pinellas County Health Plan.
2. Call to find out when it is open and get directions.
3. Get your paperwork ready. See list below
4. Go to the nearest Medical Home location to apply.
Apply here for Medical Home locations
Community Health Centers of Pinellas - gmap
(Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center)
1344 22nd St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 821-6701
Community Health Centers
at Largo - gmap
12420 130th Ave. N.
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 587-7729
Community Health Centers
at Tarpon Springs - gmap
247 South Shey Ave.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 944-3828
Community Health Centers
at Pinellas Park - gmap
6237 66th St.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 544-2284
Community Health Centers
at Clearwater - gmap
1020 Lakeview Road
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-1439
Health Department sites
205 Dr. M.L. King Jr. St. N. - gmap
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 824-6900
Take a careful look at the documents you must bring on your first trip to a medical Home.
1. Social Security card plus one other form of identification - Examples:
Birth certificate
Employment records
Florida identification
Mortgage or lease agreement
Student identification badge
United States passport
Valid driver’s license
Voter registration card
Work identification or badge
2. If you do not have a Social Security card, bring proof of an application for a new card to prove you are a Pinellas County resident, bring one of these documents.
These documents must have a current address listed:
Bank statement
Employment record
Motor vehicle registration or title
School record
Pay check or pay stub
Rent receipt
Utility bill - Examples: landline telephone, electric, water, gas, cable
3. Proof of legal citizenship or immigration if born outside the United States.
U. S. Naturalization papers
Resident card
4. Proof of income for the past 60 days - Examples:
Award letters from the Social Security Administration or Veterans Administration
Child support/alimony
Pay stubs
Unemployment insurance benefits
Worker's Compensation
No income? Bring a support statement from someone who is helping you if you have no income. If you claim you have no income and no one is helping you financially, you will need to show proof of how you are paying your living expenses.
Your right to privacy
Please take a few minutes to review the Notice of Privacy Practices information. It explains how medical information may or may not be used and how you can get that medical information.
What if I still have questions?
Please call (727) 464-8400 or (727) 582-7781 if you have questions that cannot be answered at your Medical Home. Be sure to leave your name, social security number, current address, phone number and the reason for your call.
What if I'm not eligible for this program?
Please ask us for information and resources that may help you.
You may call 2-1-1, Tampa Bay’s 2-1-1 Call Center, or visit www.211tampabay.org. This resource lists hundreds of options that may help you find assistance in the community.
What is a Medical Home?
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