Community Health Center
Meridian Health Services Corp
1518 Main St, Elwood, IN 46036-2021 22 miles away
Community Health Center
Meridian Health Services Corp
911 N Western Ave, Marion, IN 46952-2505
Meridian Health Services Corp is a community health center dental clinic in Marion, IN, operated by Meridian Health Services, which runs 6 clinics in Indiana.
The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 911 N Western Ave, Marion, IN 46952 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 765-289-1928 |
| Operated by | Meridian Health Services |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Dental Services
No service list has been published for this clinic, so the range here is worth asking about directly rather than assuming. The routine work — examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions — is normally available. Whether root canals, dentures and surgery are done on site is what differs from clinic to clinic.
Costs and Coverage
What you pay here is worked out from your household income and family size, not read off a price list. Meridian Health Services sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Ask for your band in writing before agreeing to a course of treatment. 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 coverage under Indiana Medicaid is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states; children’s dental coverage is required everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
911 N Western Ave, Marion, IN 46952
The published number is 765-289-1928. Where an organization runs several sites this often lands at a central desk, so name the clinic and say the appointment is dental.
The call is worth making for: 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.
Common Questions
Can I get an itemized receipt?
Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
What about cleanings and check-ups?
Preventive care is the cheapest thing a clinic like this does and the easiest to book, yet it is the first thing people drop when money is short. If you are already here for something else, ask to be put on the recall list while you are in the building.
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
Is Medicaid accepted?
It has not been confirmed either way for this clinic, which is not the same as no. In most states the dental benefit runs through separate managed care plans, so call with the dental plan name printed on your card rather than asking about Medicaid in general.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
Other Clinics Operated by Meridian Health Services
Meridian Health Services operates 5 other clinics in 4 other communities in Indiana. A central scheduling line can often say which of them has the shortest wait, and it is not always the nearest one. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- Meridian Health Services Corp — Elwood, about 22 miles away
- IHC at Kokomo — Kokomo, about 25.1 miles away
- Meridian Health Services Corp — Bluffton, about 28.6 miles away
- Meridian Health Services — Muncie, about 29.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Meridian Health Services Corp
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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IHC at Kokomo
3118 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902-3710 25.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Meridian Health Services Corp
1026 S Main St, Bluffton, IN 46714-3614 28.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Meridian Health Services
240 N Tillotson Ave, Muncie, IN 47304-3988 29.2 miles away
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