The sliding fee scale program is available to uninsured patients who are unable to pay for medically necessary services at certain Northwell Health clinics. Procedures for patients requiring dental implants are provided.Many free and slidingscale options are available to help NYC residents access highquality dental services regardless of cost. You may submit an application for the Sliding Discount Scale Fee to apply to the patient responsibility portion of the charges. A sliding scale dentist is a dental provider who adjusts their prices based on your ability to pay. As a Community Health Center, we have a special program called a Sliding Fee Program that can help make healthcare more affordable for you and your family. Our Sliding Fee Program offers reduced prices on office visits and services provided in the Horizon clinic to all individuals and families who qualify. Sliding fee may be approved for up to one year at a time. There are fee reduction plans available for eligible patients, including the Dental Pass program and income-adjusted sliding scale fees.