Financial Assistance

Netra Eye Institute is committed to ensuring that patients have access to care. We work hard to balance that commitment with our need to operate responsibly and continue our services.

If you have questions or need assistance paying for your visit, please read our sliding fee policy below and contact Netra Eye Institute for further assistance.

We are obligated to evaluate your individual financial circumstances and work with you to identify the best options you qualify for. Assisting you is our priority.

Sliding Fee Scale Policy

Netra Eye Institute will see all patients regardless of the ability to pay. We offer a sliding fee discount based on family size and income.

Sliding fee discounts are available to patients with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as published and updated annually in the Federal Register, with reduced assistance offered up to 250%. Discounts are applied to our standard fees.

Sliding Fee Discount Application Form

For more information and to apply for a sliding fee discount, fill out the Sliding Fee Discount Application form and bring it on your next visit along with any of the following items:

W-2 form
Recent tax returns
Last two (2) pay stubs
Social Security
Unemployment check stubs

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If you are a new patient, visit our Contact Us page to prepare for your first visit.

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Estimate Your Discount

Enter your household size and estimated 2026 annual household income to see which discount band you may qualify for.

Household size

Annual household income ($)

Estimate only, based on the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. Final eligibility requires income verification (e.g., pay stubs, tax returns, or a signed attestation).

The following table specifies discounts based on household size and 2026 annual income

2026 sliding-fee discounts by household income and household size
Household Income (% of 2026 FPL)	Patient Discount	Patient Pays	HH Size 1	HH Size 2	HH Size 3	HH Size 4
≤100% FPL	50%	50%	$0–$15,960	$0–$21,640	$0–$27,320	$0–$33,000
101–125% FPL	40%	60%	$15,961–$19,950	$21,641–$27,050	$27,321–$34,150	$33,001–$41,250
126–150% FPL	30%	70%	$19,951–$23,940	$27,051–$32,460	$34,151–$40,980	$41,251–$49,500
151–175% FPL	20%	80%	$23,941–$27,930	$32,461–$37,870	$40,981–$47,810	$49,501–$57,750
176–200% FPL	15%	85%	$27,931–$31,920	$37,871–$43,280	$47,811–$54,640	$57,751–$66,000
201–250% FPL	10%	90%	$31,921–$39,900	$43,281–$54,100	$54,641–$68,300	$66,001–$82,500
>250% FPL	No discount	100%	Over $39,900	Over $54,100	Over $68,300	Over $82,500

The chart reflects the HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2026, for the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. Alaska and Hawaii use separate, higher guidelines. For household sizes above 4, add the 2026 per-person increment of $5,680 to the 100% FPL figure and scale by the band percentage.

The following table specifies the discount schedule and Federal Poverty Guidelines

Sliding-fee discount schedule by percentage of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Household Income (% of FPG)	Patient Discount	Patient Pays	Suggested Eligibility
≤100% FPL	50%	50%	Maximum financial assistance
101–125% FPL	40%	60%	Significant hardship
126–150% FPL	30%	70%	Low income
151–175% FPL	20%	80%	Moderate hardship
176–200% FPL	15%	85%	Limited assistance
201–250% FPL	10%	90%	Reduced assistance
>250% FPL	No discount	100%	Standard fees

Federal Poverty Guidelines — Annual Income (48 Contiguous States & Washington, D.C.)

Annual Federal Poverty Guidelines by household size, 2024–2026
Household Size	2024 FPL	2025 FPL	2026 FPL
1	$15,060	$15,650	$15,960
2	$20,440	$21,150	$21,640
3	$25,820	$26,650	$27,320
4	$31,200	$32,150	$33,000
5	$36,580	$37,650	$38,680
6	$41,960	$43,150	$44,360
7	$47,340	$48,650	$50,040
8	$52,720	$54,150	$55,720
Each add’l person	+$5,380	+$5,500	+$5,680

Discounts are applied to standard fees. Eligibility is determined by household income and family size as defined by the current year’s Federal Poverty Guidelines. Income verification (e.g., pay stubs, tax returns, or a signed attestation) may be required.

Health Insurance

Medical insurance is not required to receive services at Netra Eye Institute. Acupuncture eye treatment is also a qualified expense for HSA, FSA and HRA plans, so you can put those accounts toward your sessions with us.

HSA, FSA and HRA

Questions About Your Eligibility?

Our team can assist you. Call us or send a message and we will walk you through the income verification process, your discount band, and the documents to bring to your visit.