Franciscan Health St Clare Health Clinic Crown Point

Franciscan Health St. Clare Health Clinic Crown Point is supported by Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health, the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation and donations from a variety of sources including grants from:

• John W. Anderson Foundation
• Fraternal Order of Eagles
• The Legacy Foundation
• Dean and Barbara White Foundation
• Franciscan Health Crown Point Medical Staff

Our skilled and compassionate staff of nurse practitioners, nurses, social worker, pharmacy technician, medical assistants and secretaries is committed to providing high-quality healthcare. The staff could not provide these services without the generosity of our many volunteers that include doctors, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionist, social services, technicians, students and other community members. The clinic is fortunate to have the volunteer services of over 50 specialty physicians through referrals from the clinic.

Franciscan Health Crown Point continues to be the main funding resource for the clinic.

How can you help?

• Donating personal service hours
• Monetary donations
• Donating to the Food Pantry (non-perishables)
• Working with a club or organization to organize a fund-raising event
• Providing needed supplies and items (we can provide/fax a list of needed items)

Charitable sponsors and volunteers needed

If an individual or organization would like to contribute or become a volunteer for Franciscan Health St. Clare Health Clinic Crown Point, please call (219) 663-2160.

ALL PATIENTS (current and active) ARE REQUIRED TO REQUALIFY EVERY YEAR BY MAY 31.

Residents in Northwest Indiana who fall within established income guidelines and are not eligible for government assistance are candidates for services. The clinic is open to men and women between the ages of 18-64, without regard to race, creed, sex, religion, national origin or disability.

Determining Eligibility - Make an Appointment

To determine eligibility, patients should call (219) 663-2160 and make an appointment with the social worker who will discuss information regarding household income and number of persons in the household.
Every year, patients must bring in a copy of their Federal Tax & W-2 forms to be sure that they still meet the guidelines. Persons over the income requirements (150% poverty level) are referred to sliding fee scale clinics or physicians.

To apply, please follow these guidelines:

You must fall within these geographical boundaries:

• Lake County - Merrillville (South of 61st Avenue); Schererville & Dyer (South of Rt. 30); Crown Point; Cedar Lake; Lowell
• Porter County - Hebron ONLY
• Newton County
• Jasper County
• Pulaski County

Print off a new patient application/qualifying packet.

Complete the new patient application entirely and follow the instructions listed on the first page of the new patient application.

HIP 2.0

Franciscan Health St. Clare Health Clinic Crown Point strongly recommends that each patient apply for the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP 2.0) and bring any notification to the qualification in order to be considered for services through the clinic.

Requalification Information

ALL PATIENTS (current and active) ARE REQUIRED TO REQUALIFY EVERY YEAR BY MAY 31.

Please follow the instructions below to begin the requalification process:

1. Print off a copy of the qualifying packet.
2. Fill in ALL required information in the packet.
3. Gather your updated & current financial information, including copies of your most recent federal tax return.
4. Call (219) 663-2160 to schedule your requalifying appointment.

Please have your packet complete and all financial information with you when you come for your requalifying appointment. If your information is not complete, you will be asked to reschedule.