The Rural Alliance for Better Family Health

Health center with 3 sites in Thayer, MO.

The federal rule for health centers

The Rural Alliance for Better Family Health 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 (417) 264-2990 and ask for financial assistance or the sliding fee.
  2. Health center website

Sites

  • Southern Missouri Community Health Center Thayer Clinic
    US Highway 63, Thayer, MO 65791
    (417) 264-2990
  • SMCHC Support Site: 1113-1119 Independence Drive
    1119 Independence Dr, West Plains, MO 65775
    (417) 255-8464
  • Southern Missouri Community Health Center West Plains Clinic
    1137 Independence Dr, West Plains, MO 65775
    (417) 255-8464

What is covered

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

Sources

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