Community Health Center
FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER
31 W 155th St, Harvey, IL 60426-3556 3.6 miles away
Community Health Center
ACCESS Blue Island Family Health Center
13000 South Maple Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406
ACCESS Blue Island Family Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Blue Island, IL, operated by Access Community Health Network, which runs 6 clinics in Illinois.
The health center is open about 55 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 13000 South Maple Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 708-385-6100 |
| Operated by | Access Community Health Network |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
Common Questions
Why was I billed for three things at one visit?
Because an examination, X-rays and a cleaning are separate items, priced separately, even when they happen in the same half hour. This is the most common unpleasant surprise at a first visit. Ask for the price of each before you book, and ask whether the discount applies to all three or only to some.
How do I get my records if I move away?
Ask for a copy of your chart and your X-rays, which you are entitled to. Recent images are worth having: a new dentist can often use them instead of taking their own, which saves a charge at the first visit somewhere else.
What if I have no income at all?
Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
Can I get dentures here?
Many health centers do dentures, and the discount can make them dramatically cheaper than private practice. The catch is laboratory costs, which are often billed on top of the discounted fee and are the bulk of the price. Ask for the total including laboratory work.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Access Community Health Network rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. Have them assess you before treatment is agreed, not after the first appointment. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Illinois has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
13000 South Maple Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406
The published number is 708-385-6100. This can be a general line rather than the dental desk. Naming both the clinic and the department saves being transferred twice.
Worth confirming before you travel: the dental hours, and which days appointments run, whether new dental patients are being taken, and the current wait, what a first visit costs, before and after any discount, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by Access Community Health Network
Access Community Health Network operates 5 other clinics elsewhere in Illinois. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. The income assessment usually transfers between sites in the same organization, which saves repeating the paperwork. What is treated at one site is no guide to another, so confirm with the clinic you actually intend to visit.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER — Harvey, about 3.6 miles away
- Aunt Martha's Roseland Community Health Center — Chicago, about 3.9 miles away
- Chicago Family Health Center - Pullman — Chicago, about 4.4 miles away
- TCA Health, Inc. — Chicago, about 4.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call ACCESS Blue Island Family Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Aunt Martha's Roseland Community Health Center
45 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60628-4294 4 miles away
Community Health Center
Chicago Family Health Center - Pullman
570 E 115th St, Chicago, IL 60628-5740 4.4 miles away
Community Health Center
TCA Health, Inc.
1029 E 130th St, Chicago, IL 60628-6908 4.6 miles away
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