JFS

Eligibility and Payment

There are no restrictions or eligibility requirements to receive care at Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (JFS Dallas). We provide care to anyone, regardless of income, residency status, religion, race, employment, health insurance coverage, or ability to pay for services.

Payment for Services

JFS Dallas accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, MAP, Wilco, Texas Children’s and most insurance plans.

For our uninsured and underserved individuals, we will make every effort to make your care more affordable. Before your first appointment, you will meet with a Program Adviser and participate in a simple income screening process. This Program Registration process will determine if you or a member of your family may be eligible for our Sliding Fee Discount Program as well as other public assistance health care programs. Our staff will also help you apply to these assistance programs. No individual is ever denied services based on an inability to pay.

Sliding Fee Discount Program

If you do not qualify for health care coverage or your insurance does not cover certain types of services, JFS Dallas offers discounted services according to a sliding fee scale based on your income and family size.

Our sliding fee scale works by providing lower-income individuals and families with larger discounts based on Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines. Families who are over 200% of FPL will be required to pay 100% of charges.

If you have questions regarding the Sliding Fee Discount Program or screening process, please contact JFS Dallas’ Patient Services department at 972-437-9950.

Right to Receive a “Good Faith Estimate”

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate that explains how much their medical care will cost. This is called a “good faith estimate” or GFE. Health care providers must provide patients with a GFE if the patient requests one, or after the patient schedules an item or service.

  • You have the right to receive a GFE. The GFE is for the total expected cost of any routine (non-emergency) items or services. This includes related costs like tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and usual fees.
  • Your health care provider should give you a GFE before an item or service is furnished, within certain timeframes. You can also ask any of your health care providers for a GFE before you schedule a visit or service.
  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you can dispute the bill.
  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your GFE.
  • For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.