Project Access Dallas Qualifications

  1. Patient must be a Dallas County resident – U.S. citizenship not required.
  2. Patient does not have health insurance of any kind and is not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Parkland Health Plus or VA benefits.
  3. Income – 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (see chart).
  4. Someone in the household works at least 20 hours per week or if the patient is unemployed, the time period should not exceed 6 months.
  5. Initial enrollment is for a six-month period. An extension may be granted, pending continued eligibility and continued treatment and/or medications. However, it is the patient’s responsibility to call the Project Access Self Help line (214-563-2541) for an extension to be re-enrolled. For more information, call 214-413-1440.
Household Size
200% Federal
Poverty Level
Monthly FPL
1 $ 20,800 $1,733
2 $ 28,000 $2,333
3 $ 35,200 $2,933
4 $ 42,400 $3,533
5 $ 49,600 $4,133
6 $ 56,800 $4,733
7 $ 64,000 $5,333
8 $ 71,200 $5,933
9 $ 74,800 $6,233
10 $ 78,400 $6,533

Information was provided by US Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines Website
http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/08poverty.shtml


Covered Services:

  • Primary episodic and preventive healthcare services at participating Project Access Dallas charity health clinics or participating Project Access physician offices
  • Hospitalization (must be pre-approved)
  • Limited diagnostic tests, lab work, and X-rays
  • Limited pharmacy benefits at participating Caremark pharmacies
  • Access to care coordination

Revised 2/12/2008