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Breast Resources for Uninsured Patients

JPS Eligibility Center for Chemotherapy/Radiation

How do patients make an appointment for further care?

Referral nurse Ortencia Chapa (817-702-8308), new patient referral for the process. New patients must have a referral from provider with confirmed diagnosis and medical records.

What is the fee schedule?

Patients can apply for JPS Connections – a program that provides assistance to patients without health insurance. Patients must submit an application in order to see if they qualify for JPS Connections. They must meet the following requirements: Tarrant County Resident, US Citizen/Naturalized Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident, pursue all available health insurance options prior to receiving JPS Connection assistance, and meet income guidelines. Patients who are not residents of Tarrant County are referred elsewhere. Depending on whether they have private insurance or not, patients can speak with financial counselor about payments.

What services are offered?

Medical oncology, physical oncology, plastic and reconstruction surgery, breast specialists, navigators, social workers, and dietitians.

Breast Bridge Network

How do patients make an appointment for further care?

During the intake process, The Bridge Breast Network will determine if each potential client meets the guidelines and if the program can assist them. If a potential client qualifies for Medicaid, the case manager assists the client with the application process. Case managers assist Dallas and Tarrant County residents with application for charity care at the appropriate county hospital. If the potential client does not qualify for 100% charity care at the county hospitals, and funding permits, they are treated through The Bridge. Potential new clients must meet the following requirements:

  • Must have a breast health concern 
  • Must be low income
  • Must have income equal or less than 250% above the Federal Poverty Guidelines
  • Must be uninsured or underinsured (provide proof)
  • Must live in and be a resident of North Texas in counti4es where funding and providers are available
  • Cancer must be stage 3 or less and no distant metastasis

What services are offered?

  • Early detection: mammograms, sonograms and biopsies
  • Treatment: surgery, medical oncology (chemotherapy), radiation oncology
  • Survivorship: Breast prosthesis, mastectomy bras, wigs
  • Referral services: Dental oncology, Exercise programs, nutrition information, mental health resources, support groups

GDAS Center for Chemotherapy

How do patients make an appointment for further care?

Patients must be uninsured and they call the clinic and medical records must be sent, GDAS determines if they have resources for them depending on a case-by-case basis. They are only open on Wednesdays after 5pm.

  • Must have a breast health concern 
  • Must be low income
  • Must have income equal or less than 250% above the Federal Poverty Guidelines
  • Must be uninsured or underinsured (provide proof)
  • Must live in and be a resident of North Texas in counti4es where funding and providers are available
  • Cancer must be stage 3 or less and no distant metastasis

No walk ins

Eligibility Criteria

  • Adults (18 & above)
  • Patients must be referred by another physician
  • Patients with an established diagnosis of Cancer
  • Patients currently under the care of a primary care Physician
  • Patients who are uninsured

 

What is the fee schedule?

No fee schedule, they are a charitable clinic and do not charge fees. Services are provided at highly subsidized professional fees to make it affordable for all. Routine labs are done in the office to make it more convenient for the patient.

What services are offered?

Chemotherapy for breast cancer, colon, and some lymphomas. Do not take any metastatic cancer.

Parkland Eligibility Center for Chemotherapy/Radiation

How do patients make an appointment for further care?

Referral has to be submitted before patient can be seen at specialty clinics. Oncology referral submitted via outside referral process via fax. Once they receive the referral, they automatically send it to oncology clinic for an appointment to be scheduled; they will authorize the appointment, schedule it, and reach out to patient.

What is the fee schedule?

Patients can speak with the Financial Services department where they will assist patients with what type of coverages they have depending on the need of the individual (other factors such as whether they reside in Dallas County, income, insurance status).

What services are offered?

Breast evaluation, breast oncology

Quick Reference Guide for Breast Resources for Uninsured Patients

JPS Eligibility Center for Chemotherapy/Radiation 

JPS Oncology & Infusion Center
Phone: 817-702-8300
Address: 1450 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Website: https://www.jpshealthnet.org/locations/oncology-infusion-center
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm

The Bridge for Chemotherapy

Phone: 214-821-3820
Address: 4000 Junius St, Dallas, TX 75246
Website: https://www.bridgebreast.org/
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

GDAS Center for Chemotherapy

Phone: 972-635-3680
Address: 833 E Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
Website: http://gdascancerclinic.com/
Hours: Wednesdays after 5pm

Parkland Eligibility Center for Chemotherapy/Radiation

Phone: 214-590-8000
Address: 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
Website: https://www.parklandhealth.org
Hours: Daily, 12-8pm