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Polk HealthCare Plan

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If you are a Polk County resident who has little or no-income and are without health coverage or insurance, or are waiting to qualify for Medicaid, then the Polk HealthCare Plan may be for you.

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Covered Benefits

The Polk HealthCare Plan Provider Network is made up of more than 800 local, licensed medical providers in the community to offer:

  • Primary and specialty care
  • Behavioral healthcare
  • Annual preventive screenings
  • Emergency room care
  • Urgent care
  • In-patient services
  • Prescriptions
  • Medical tests
  • YMCA membership
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Find us in the Community

Whether you want to speak with a Polk HealthCare Plan representative to learn more about the plan, take advantage of free health screenings, attend an outreach event or view upcoming diabetes management and healthy living classes, find us in your community.

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Healthcare access

Our Polk HealthCare Plan partners are located throughout Polk County to create better access for our plan members.

The Spirit of the Buffalo Multicultural Festival and Pow Wow
Lakeland Government Center
The Mission
Lighthouse Ministries
Christ Memorial Baptist Church
Northeast Government Center
God’s Pantry
First Presbyterian Church
Polk State College — Mardi Gras (Courtyard)
Poinciana Community Park

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