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How to Apply

Health Advantage Application

Go to any of the 20+ Health Advantage Provider Sites and tell the staff that you are interested in applying for the Health Advantage Program. You will have to choose a primary care site for each member of your family. Your doctor will coordinate all of your health care, including:

  • Giving check-ups and immunizations.
  • Writing prescriptions.
  • Referring you to a specialist.
  • Taking care of you when you are sick.
When you apply for Health Advantage, you will be asked to provide documentation demonstrating that:
  1. You are a current resident of Marion County.
  2. You meet the income guidelines.
  3. You are not eligible for insurance or any other payor source.
Acceptable documentation includes:

Proof of Marion County Residency:
  • Current utility bill such as gas, electric or phone.
  • Current lease agreement or mortgage statement.
  • Recent item delivered by U.S. Postal Service.
  • Current Marion County library card or Voter's Registration Card.
Proof of income:
  • Pay check stubs or statement from employer with current gross income for the past 3 months.
  • Current statement from INET (unemployment office) if unemployed or self-employed.
  • Social Security or SSI Award letter (call 1.800.772.1213 if it is lost).
  • Quarterly or annual tax records, if self employed.
  • Verification of pensions or retirement benefits.
  • Verification of child support received.
  • Bank statements.
  • Verification of student loans and grants.
  • Divorce decree, if necessary.
  • Signed and dated statement from person assisting with household expenses.
  • Signed and dated statement from person providing room and board.