Policy: A Sliding Fee Discount Program will be provided to eligible persons based on the patient’s ability to pay, however, no patient is denied services based on their inability to pay. Ability to pay is determined by the household size and annual income relative to a discount schedule based on federal poverty income guidelines. Eligibility: All patients are eligible to apply for the sliding fee program. Determination of the discount, if any, is dependent upon household income and household size in comparison to the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The discount may also apply to patient balances, such as deductibles and copays, after Insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid have processed the claim.