Sliding Scale
Accessibility
The sliding scale at Hazel Physical Therapy considers (under)privilege, earned assets & debts, current and projected income, and family resources and responsibilities. We reserve appointments with sliding scale of 25-50% discount, particularly for people experiencing multiple life stressors like financial instability and persistent health problems. While documentation is not required, the amount paid for service should reflect your need after a guided self assessment using the following questions below.
Please consider paying more if:
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Your financial instability experience is less than a year and will likely change in a year. Many people experiencing temporary instability have a greater sense of distress even though persistent instability has a larger impact on health and well-being.
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You live off passive income, work part-time voluntarily, or have a full time job.
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You have family that supports or can support you as needs arise.
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My health, race, gender, religion, physical ability, ethnicity, or skin color doesn’t impact my income.
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I have high earning power (even I'm not earning that much now) or my career is stable and progressing.
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I can cover my basic needs + some extras regularly.
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I make more than $57,000 annually. (Philadelphia's median income is $57,537).
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I have out-of-network insurance benefits or my health care expenses are not a burden.
Please consider paying less if:
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Your financial instability has been ongoing for more than a year and is unlikely to change.
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You work part-time but would like to work more, or you are not regularly employed.
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You support your family or have family who is unable or do not support you when needs arise.
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My health, race, gender, religion, physical ability, ethnicity, or skin color impacts my ability to work / earn money.
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I am struggling to pay more than minimums on debt or accruing debt for survival needs.
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I struggle to cover basic needs regularly.
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I make less than $57,000 annually. (Philadelphia's median income is $57,537).
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I use COBRA medical insurance, Medicaid or have no medical insurance coverage.
Adapted from other Philly practitioners: Nasrene Kordani, Dr. Sonia Williams-Joseph, and Dr. Beth Blum.