Patient Eligibility
The Good Shepherd Clinic provides free medical care to those who have little to no access to necessary healthcare services. Patients must be medically uninsured, low-income, and at least 18 years of age. View our checklist to verify your eligibility. If you are interested in being a new patient, please fill out this form and we will get back in touch with you: https://forms.gle/Cg7Brf6RLMi4spLx7
Eligibility Checklist
To qualify for our services, you must be:
- Medically uninsured (including Medicaid, Medicare & private insurance)
- Age 18- 64 years*
*Some exceptions apply; for example, if you do not qualify for Medicare - Have an annual Income at or Below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
** See below for FPL guidelines
Q: What do I need to bring to my appointment?
A: You must bring the following to your appointment:
- Identification Card
Please bring your current medication bottles with you to your appointment, if possible.
Q: What is the Federal Poverty Level, and how can I determine if I’m eligible?
A: Federal Poverty Level is a measure of income issued every year by the Department of Health and Human Services. Federal poverty levels are used to determine your eligibility for certain programs and benefits.
See the table below to check income eligibility.
GA Volunteer Health Care Program: 2025 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 200% | 200% | |
| 1 | $31,300 | $2,608 |
| 2 | $42,300 | $3,525 |
| 3 | $53,300 | $4,441 |
| 4 | $64,300 | $5,358 |
| 5 | $75,300 | $6,275 |
| 6 | $86,300 | $7,191 |
| 7 | $97,300 | $8,108 |
| 8 | $108,300 | $9,025 |
Source: Federal Poverty Guidelines: 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) annual income levels are published in the Federal Register of January 21, 2022, Volume 87, Number 14, on pages 3315-3316.
