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Board approves updated Fees and Sliding Fee Discount Program policy
Summary
The Board approved an updated Fees and Sliding Fee Discount Program policy (effective June 8, 2026) outlining eligibility tiers tied to Federal Poverty Guidelines, nominal fees, and documentation requirements; the policy clarifies handling of third-party billing and confidential services.
The Wilkes County Board of Health approved updates to the Fees and Sliding Fee Discount Program, effective June 8, 2026. The policy specifies eligibility tiers tied to Federal Poverty Guidelines (100%, 101–200%, 201–250% FPG), nominal fees for certain clinics, documentation expectations (proof of income within 10 working days) and procedures for billing third-party payors. The policy text makes clear that clients at or below 100% FPG receive full discounts for state-mandated programs and that family planning confidentiality is preserved when required.
The policy also spells out account collections and bad-debt procedures, acceptable proof of income (W-2, pay stubs, tax returns), and a process for waiving fees in hardship or disaster cases. Ms. Susan Bachmeier moved to approve the revised policies; Ms. Martha Brame seconded and the board voted unanimously to adopt the updates.
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