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+Medical Services Location:
Medical, Behavioral Clinic, Administration Offices 208-292-0292
Sage Center, Memory Clinic 1800 N. Lincoln Way, Suite 202 Located in the Mapletree Professional Building 208-292-0303
Dirne Dental Clinic 916 Ironwood Drive Lower Level 208-292-0697
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?We ask for a small fee of $10 at the time of medical services. After that fee, services are billed based on a sliding fee scale. This scale is based on Federal Poverty guidelines which change annually. Basically, everything is based on your ability to pay (i.e. income and family size). You can use the following table as a guide. Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2007
Do I have to pay at the time of service or will you bill?If you are unable to pay at the time of service, we will bill you. However, the fee will increase from $10 to $15 to cover the additional expenses involved in the billing process. Do you provide medical care?Yes, we provide medical care. Please visit our Medical Services page to see the types of care we provide. Do I have to show proof of income?Yes, proof of income is required and it is best to bring income documentation with you to your first visit. Proof of income must be updated annually. We accept comprehensive tax returns, W2s, and pay stubs as proof of your income. If income verification is not provided at the time of your first visit, you have 30 days to bring in verification to receive our reduced clinic rate. After 30 days you will be billed at a higher rate. Can I come to Dirne Community Health Center if I have insurance?Yes, you can come to Dirne Community Health Center if you have insurance. We provide our services to a realm of patients, and our insured patients help keep our clinic going for those who are unable to pay. What insurance programs do you accept?We accept most insurance programs including Medicaid, Medicare and Tricare. What is a FQHC?A FQHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs, or simply health centers) are private, non-profit, or public organizations that receive federal grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) through Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. The health centers’ mission is to improve the health status of underserved populations. Does Dirne Community Health Center offer OB care or women's healthcare?Dirne CHC offers routine gynecological care. We do not offer OB care, but will help transfer individuals to an obstetrician for care. How do I get an appointment?Our phone system opens at 7:30 am and we take appointments on a "first come, first served" basis until we are full. Unfortunately, we are unable to schedule any appointments in advance due to the size of our staff and facilities. In the near future, we hope to institute a "triage" program wherein when someone calls for an appointment, they can speak to a triage nurse who will determine the urgency and appropriateness of an office visit. For instance, in emergent cases, a referral to the emergency room may be made. For contact information please go to our Contact Us page.
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