Proteus Inc.

Health center with 3 sites in Des Moines, IA.

The federal rule for health centers

Proteus Inc. charges a lower, sliding fee based on income to patients whose household has a yearly income up to $31,920 for 1 person, $43,280 for 2, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4, $77,360 for 5 or $88,720 for 6. Federal health center rules require this sliding fee at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Ask the front desk for the sliding fee application.

The hospital makes the final decision.

Yearly household income, before taxes, using the 2026 federal poverty guidelines (discount up to 200% of poverty level).
People in householdFree care up toDiscount up to
1not found$31,920
2not found$43,280
3not found$54,640
4not found$66,000
5not found$77,360
6not found$88,720

How to apply

  1. Call (888) 750-4736 and ask for financial assistance or the sliding fee.
  2. Health center website

Sites

  • Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines site
    1221 Center St, Suite 16, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (888) 750-4736
  • Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site
    107 N 7th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
    (515) 557-8225
  • Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site
    1548 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    (563) 264-0880

What is covered

Ask which services the sliding fee covers, such as dental, lab work or medicines.

Sources

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