Patients who are seeking to qualify for discounted fees under the sliding fee scale, must bring a proof of income or proof of public assistance for their household. The following items are accepted:
Proof of Income
- Last three consecutive check stubs or other proof of income of each wage earner in the family unit
- Most recent income tax statement
- Employer income verification letter (on company letterhead) or notarized from employer verifying gross weekly income
- Pension statement or check stub
- Social Security award letter or copy of check or TPQY
Proof of General/Public Assistance
- Miami-Dade County Public Welfare
- Letters or check stubs from the Florida Department of Children and Families
- Food Stamp (SNAP) verification letter
- Homeless shelter or rehab center referral
- Unemployment compensation
- Worker's compensation income
- Proof of child support and/or alimony
- Any other notarized documents showing your source of support