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Low-Income Pool (LIP)

FL Dept of Health in Pinellas - Main Contact Information - Phone Available 24 hrs/day

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is now offering routine medical and dental services on a sliding scale to children, teens, and adults living at 101-200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Please see chart below.

  • Fees are based on the declared income of the child's family or the individual.
  • Appointments are now available.
  • Medicaid clients welcome.

Participating Locations 

Clinics for adults under 65 who are uninsured or on Medicaid:

  • Health Departments, 8am-5pm:
    • St. Petersburg, 205 Dr. MLK Jr St N, 33701
    • Pinellas Park, 6350 76 Ave N, 33781
    • Mid-County in Largo, 8751 Ulmerton Rd, 33771
    • Clearwater, 310 N. Myrtle Ave, 33755
    • Tarpon Springs, 301 S. Disston Ave., 34689
Clinics for children and teens who are uninsured or on Medicaid (addresses above):
  • Clearwater Health Department
  • Mid-County Health Department in Largo

*Call ahead for times services available

LIP Funding 

LIP is funded by the State of Florida to “ensure continued government support for the provision of health care services to Medicaid, underinsured and uninsured populations.
For information about LIP funding, go to:
http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/medicaid_reform/lip/index.shtml.

Eligibility 

101% - 200% Federal Poverty Level Income Guidelines
# Persons
in Household		 Net Annual
Household Income		 Net Monthly
Household Income
1 $11,490 - $22,980 $957 - $1,915
2 $15,510 - $31,020 $1,292 - $2,585
3 $19,530 - $39,060 $1,627 - $3,255
4 $23,550 - $47,100 $1,962 - $3,925
5 $27,570 - $54,140 $2,297 - $4,511
6 $31,590 - $63,180 $2,632 - $5,265
7 $35,610 - $71,220 $2,967 - $5,935
8 $39,630 - $79,260 $3,302 - $6,605
9 $43,650 - $87,300 $3,637 - $7,275
10 $47,670 - $95,340 $3,970 - $7,945



If you make less than the above, please see:
http://www.pinellascounty.org/humanservices/medical-home.htm