McGrath Subregional Health Center
In 2004, at the request of the Upper Kuskokwim Advisory Council, Southcentral Foundation assumed management of health care services for the Upper Kuskokwim Area. This region is comprised of the McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna and Telida communities. The Tanana Chief's Conference previously serviced this region through the McGrath Health Center and two satellite health clinics; one in Nikolai and the other in Takotna. These clinics serve approximately 600 residents in the four villages. The McGrath Health Center is located in central Alaska on the Kuskokwim River, west of Denali National Park.
All the clinics are Community Health Care Center designated. No customer will be denied services due to race, cultural affiliation, or inability to pay.
The McGrath Clinic is funded by a federal grant through Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) to provide medical services. The grant requires that customers are charged for these services, based on their ability to pay. Discounts are offered depending upon both household income and size. A sliding fee schedule is used to calculate the basic discount and is updated each year. A completed annual application including required documentation of the home address, household income and insurance coverage must be on file and be approved before a discount will be granted.
To determine if you or members of your family are eligible for a discount, request a written application form available at the front desk. If you are eligible for Medicare or Medicaid, you will be asked to fill out an application form to apply for this third party coverage. This allows Southcentral Foundation to bill a third party for medical services provided, and will help maintain the medical services provided at the clinics.