Sunshine Savings Program: Affordable Healthcare for Our Community
- Sunshine Staff
- Feb 15
- 3 min read
Welcome to Sunshine Community Health Center
At Sunshine Community Health Center, our vision is to become the healthiest rural area in the United States of America! We are dedicated to providing affordable healthcare to our Northern Valley communities by offering accessible, proactive, and high-quality medical services.
Our Vision
Increased, integrated services.
Community involvement.
Training center for rural healthcare providers.
Adequate funding.
Community and school-based services.
Staying on the leading edge of healthcare.
Highly functioning organization with excellent systems and processes.
Our Values
Compassion
Integrity
Teamwork
Trust
Respect
Quality
Community-Based
Fiscal Responsibility
Sunshine Savings Program
We believe that everyone deserves quality healthcare, regardless of their financial situation. Our Sunshine Savings Program includes self-pay and prompt pay discounts to help make medical care more affordable.
Self-Pay Discounts – 35% Off for Qualifying Patients
If you meet one of the following criteria, you may qualify for a 35% discount on your medical expenses:
You do not have insurance.
You do not qualify for the Sliding Fee Scale.
You have insurance, but the service you received is not covered or deemed medically necessary.
You have insurance but have exceeded your lifetime benefits.
Prompt Pay Discounts – 25% Off Patient Responsibility
Patients who pay their responsibility at the time of service receive a 25% discount on their bill.
Please note: Patients may not combine multiple discounts.
Price Transparency & Paying for Care
We are committed to providing quality care, regardless of your ability to pay. Our clinic accepts most insurance carriers and offers a Sliding Fee Scale for qualifying patients. Our team of Care Managers and Patient Advocates is available to provide additional resources and financial assistance options.
Funding Community Health
Sunshine Community Health Center receives funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and holds Federal Public Health Services (PHS) deemed status for certain health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Accept My Insurance?
We are in-network with:
Aetna
Blue Cross
Premera
Delta Dental
Alaska Medicaid & Denali Care
Medicare
Multi Plan Network
TriCare
United Health Care
Veterans Community Care Network
We will bill any insurance you provide, but it may be considered out of network. Unfortunately, we are unable to bill out-of-state Medicaid.
What If I Don’t Have Insurance?
Sunshine Clinic offers a Sliding Fee Scale for uninsured patients. You can request an application at our front desk, print it from our website, or schedule an appointment with a Patient Advocate. To apply, please provide proof of income, which may include:
Wages or Self-Employment Income
Social Security, Retirement, or Pension Benefits
Unemployment Benefits
Rental Income
Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)
Child Support or Spousal Support
Foster Care or Public Assistance
Longevity Bonus
Worker’s Compensation Benefits
Disability or Veteran’s Benefits
The Alaska State Public Health Lab also provides many lab tests at reduced or no cost. Samples collected at our offices are sent to Anchorage or Fairbanks for testing.
What If I Can’t Afford My Bill?
We understand that medical expenses can be overwhelming. That’s why we offer payment plans that allow patients to pay off their bills within 12 months.
I Don’t Understand My Bill. What Should I Do?
Patients can utilize the patient portal to access their billing statements and make payments. If you have any questions, please contact our billing team at 1-907-733-2273 ext. 2500.
At Sunshine Community Health Center, we are dedicated to keeping healthcare affordable and accessible for all. If you have questions about our Sunshine Savings Program or need assistance with your bill, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Sunshine Community Health Center
1-907-376-2273 (CARE)
*This article was written with the support of AI*