Step 01
Check if you qualify
Review the requirements below — age, residency, insurance status, and income bracket. If you're a match (or close to it), keep reading.
Free Care for St. Lucie County Residents
Do I qualify?
Free care for uninsured neighbors in St. Lucie County. No insurance, no Medicaid, no problem — if you live here and your income is within the bracket, you may qualify for medical, dental, and vision care at HANDS Clinic.
How it works
Three steps to free care.
Becoming a HANDS Clinic patient takes a few minutes to start and one in-person screening to finish. Here’s the path.
Step 02
Gather your documents
We'll need ID, proof of residence, proof of income, and a few other items. Bring them to your screening appointment so we can review everything in one visit.
Step 03
Come in for screening
Visit our clinic at 3855 S. US 1, Suite B in Fort Pierce. Staff will review your documents in person and let you know the same day whether you're approved for care.
Who qualifies
Built for our uninsured neighbors.
Four criteria, all of which need to be true. If you’re close on one and clearly meet the others, call us — we’ll talk it through before you make a trip.
Age 19–64
HANDS Clinic serves working-age adults. Children under 19 and adults 65+ have other free or low-cost options we'll happily point you to.
St. Lucie County resident
You must live in St. Lucie County. Bring proof of your current address to your screening.
No health coverage
You must have no health insurance of any kind and not be enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, or VA/veteran's benefits. You'll also bring a Medicaid denial letter dated within 60 days of your appointment.
Within the income bracket
Household income must fall within the published bracket. See the table below for your household size.
Income guidelines
Where your household needs to land.
Limits are set at 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Total household income must be at or below the amount listed for your household size. Use the higher of last year’s tax return or your current pay rate.
| Household size | Max monthly income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $3,990 |
| 2 people | $5,410 |
| 3 people | $6,830 |
| 4 people | $8,250 |
| 5 people | $9,670 |
| 6 people | $11,090 |
| 7 people | $12,510 |
| 8 people | $13,930 |
Limits are based on household size and updated annually. For households larger than eight, add $1,420 per month per person — or call (772) 462-5646 if you’re close to the cutoff and we’ll walk through the numbers with you.
What to bring
Bring these to your screening.
Six documents settle every eligibility question we have. Bring them all to your in-person screening and we’ll review everything in one visit.
01
Photo ID
Driver's license or state ID showing your current St. Lucie County address.
02
Social Security card
Your original card or a clear copy. We need this for every adult applying.
03
Proof of residence
A utility bill, lease, government correspondence, or benefits letter with your name and current St. Lucie County address.
04
Proof of income
One month of pay stubs or four weeks of bank statements for you and everyone in your household. Bring benefit statements (Social Security, disability, workers' comp, alimony, child support) too. No income? Bring a letter of support listing the dollar amounts your supporter provides.
05
Tax return or non-filing letter
An official copy of last year's 1040, or an IRS Letter of Non-Filing if you didn't file.
06
Medicaid denial letter
An official Medicaid denial dated within 60 days of your certification appointment. If you've recently lost a job, bring your unemployment documentation as well.
What to expect
Your first visit.
Come to the clinic at 3855 S. US 1, Suite B, Fort Pierce during our intake hours with your documents in hand. The eligibility screening itself takes about 30 minutes — a staff member will sit with you, review each document, and answer any questions about the process.
If everything checks out, you’re approved that same day and we’ll help you schedule your first appointment with one of our volunteer providers. If anything is missing or unclear, we’ll tell you exactly what to bring next time — no judgment, no penalty for trying.
Prefer to call first?
A screener can talk through your situation over the phone before you make the trip. (772) 462-5646.
Start now
Tell us about yourself.
Answer a few short questions and we’ll let you know whether you’re likely to qualify. No commitment, no judgment — we’ll follow up within two business days to schedule your in-person screening.
Step 1 of 4About you
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No. HANDS Clinic specifically serves adults who do not have insurance. You do not need to have — or get — insurance to receive care here. Our eligibility requirements are based on income and residency, not insurance status.
Eligibility at HANDS Clinic is based on income, age, and continuous residence in St. Lucie County — not on immigration or citizenship status. Bring proof that you live here (a utility bill, lease, or piece of official mail) and we'll review your application like any other. If you have questions before you come in, call (772) 462-5646 and a staff member can talk you through it.
Eligibility is based on four factors: income level, St. Lucie County residency, age (19–64), and insurance status. The easiest way to find out is to fill out our eligibility form — it only takes a few minutes and will determine whether you qualify for care.
Plan for about 30 minutes. Most of that time is staff sitting down with you to review your documents and answer any questions about how HANDS Clinic works. If everything checks out, you'll leave knowing you're approved and ready to schedule your first medical or dental appointment.
Yes. Services at HANDS Clinic are provided at no cost to eligible patients. There are no copays, no fees, and no surprise bills. Most services are completely free; some specialty referrals may be at a discounted rate. Your care team will always be upfront with you about what's included.
Bring what you have. A staff member will review your documents in person, point out anything that's missing, and tell you exactly what to bring back. There's no penalty for an incomplete first visit — many of our patients come back a second time with the last document or two and finish the screening then.
Yes. If we're not able to enroll you, we'll explain why and let you know whether your situation might qualify after a change in circumstances (a household-size update, a documented income change, hitting the six-month residency mark). For appeals or questions about a specific decision, ask to speak with our Patient Services Coordinator at the clinic or call (772) 462-5646. We're also happy to point you toward other resources in the community while you wait.
Please come see us anyway. Income calculations vary depending on household size, recent changes in employment, dependents, and a few other factors — our staff are trained to walk through the math with you and let you know where you actually land. The published numbers are a guide, not a wall. Call (772) 462-5646 before you make the trip and we can give you a clearer answer over the phone.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help.
Clinic hours
When to visit.
- Monday8:30am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday8:30am – 5:00pm
- Wednesday8:30am – 5:00pm
- Thursday8:30am – 12:00pm
Eligibility screenings are walk-in during open hours. Plan for about 30 minutes.