Everyone deserves outstanding care, no matter what.

Medi-Cal is a public assistance program. Saban is a Medi-Cal provider, offering free or low-cost insurance based on a person’s income and household size. Who qualifies: U.S. citizens, legal residents, and some immigrants, regardless of legal status.

Covered California is the Affordable Care Act marketplace in California. Costs vary based on your selected plan, annual income, age, and where you live. Who qualifies: U.S. citizens and legal residents.

My Health LA was a no-cost “safety net” health program (not insurance) for Los Angeles residents that ended on January 31, 2024. My Health LA has been replaced with expanded eligibility to Medi-Cal and is now open to individuals between 26 and 49 years of age regardless of immigration status.

To learn more or transition to Restricted Medi-Cal, request an appointment with Eligibility Services at 323-653-1990.

Generally, Medicare is for people 65 or older. However, you may be able to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, such as End-Stage Renal Disease or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). As a complimentary enrollment service, our Medicare agents can help enroll you directly into a plan.

Self-paying patients are defined by the Federal Government: 

A) An individual who does not have benefits for an item or service under a group health plan, group or individual health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer, Federal health care program (as defined in section 1128B(f) of the Social Security Act), or a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; or  

B) An individual who has benefits for such item or service under a group health plan, or individual or group health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer, or a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code but who does not seek to have a claim for such item or service submitted to such plan or coverage. 

All self-paying patients are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate (GFE).  

Need Insurance? If you don’t have insurance, our specialized enrollment team can help you get the necessary low to no-cost coverage that’s right for you. We present uninsured patients with a variety of options, no matter your immigration or insured status. All enrollment services are free of charge to help you quickly understand what you are eligible for and make signing up easy.

At Saban Community Clinic, anyone who walks through our doors receives the care they need. If you don’t have insurance, our specialized enrollment team can help you get the necessary low to no-cost coverage that’s right for you. We present uninsured patients with a variety of options, no matter your immigration or insurance status. All enrollment services are free of charge to help you quickly understand what you are eligible for and make signing up easy.

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You will never be turned away if you're unable to pay. We are committed to working with you and ensuring you receive the care you need and deserve. Through our Sliding Fee Discount Program, we offer medical, dental, or pharmacy care at a discounted rate based on federal income guidelines.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

Saban Community Clinic started in 1967 as the Los Angeles Free Clinic. Volunteers provided all services and private donations allowed it to remain free of charge. However, in 2012, we ceased being a “free” clinic in order to meet the growing needs of our community and became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This change has allowed us to expand services and provide affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to our four locations. Plus, access to social services to a wider range of patients.

We accept various insurance plans and have a sliding fee scale based on income. We won’t turn anyone away, regardless of their ability to pay, and thanks to private donors and government funding, we subsidize millions of dollars in care for patients every year. While a lot has changed over the past 50 years, our founding belief remains the same: healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We serve all patients, regardless of their health coverage status or ability to pay. We offer many options to make quality care affordable.

As Required by law, Good Faith Estimates for patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance, will be provided. This includes an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

Is Saban a free clinic or do I need to pay for services?

Saban works to provide affordable quality healthcare regardless of immigration status, income, or race. We will ensure you get the care you need and provide options:

Call 323-653-1990 to schedule an appointment with a Patient Eligibility Specialist. They can help find health programs or enroll you into a health insurance plan (ie. Every Woman Counts, My Health LA).

In addition to enrolling in a health program or insurance, patients can also apply for the Sliding Fee Discount Program.

Patients can also explore payment plans if needed.

As Required by law, Good Faith Estimates for patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance will be provided. This includes an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

Yes, everyone is welcome. We do not turn anyone away, regardless of their citizenship status. We provide options to receive the care you need.

I am not a US citizen, can I still receive care?

I do not have insurance. Who do I contact to help me with coverage?

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