how to become a patient
If the high cost makes health insurance and health care out of your reach, the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic may be able to help. GMCC provides healthcare for those without insurance and those with Medicaid.
If you are without health insurance and want to learn about getting care with GMCC, click here.
If you currently have Medicaid, changes in Federal laws will impact Virginia’s Medicaid program beginning January 1, 2027, so it’s important to learn how the changes will affect you. Click here to learn about the Medicaid changes and how you can get care at GMCC.
eligibility criteria
Uninsured:
To get care at GMCC if you are uninsured, you must:
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Be a resident of Gloucester, Mathews, or Lower King and Queen County
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Be at least 18 years of age and not Medicare-eligible
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Not have private insurance or veteran's benefits
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Have household income at or below the income in the chart below
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Submit an online application, or call a member of our Eligibility Team at 804-210-1368
required documents for screening appointment
You will schedule a screening appointment with a member of our team, and you must provide the following documentation for everyone listed on your latest tax return.
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Last two months' pay stubs
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Most recent 1040 tax return and:
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a copy of any W-2s or 1099s
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IF SELF-EMPLOYED, a copy of Schedule C
3. Proof of all other forms of income
4. Unemployment checks/letter of determination * (If unemployed and not receiving unemployment benefits, you will be asked to have a friend or family member complete the GMCC Letter of Support, which confirms you are unemployed with no income and how expenses are being met. The GMCC Letter of Support is available at the Clinic Administration Office.)
5. Child support/alimony checks or court decree
6. Social security/disability/widow/widower benefits letter
7. Food stamps benefits letter
8. TANF determination letter
9. Copy of driver's license or state ID
10. Proof of residence (utility bill, vehicle title, etc.)
MEDICAID
Medicaid Expansion changes are coming starting January 1, 2027. If you have Medicaid Expansion, new federal rules mean:
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Your Medicaid eligibility will be reviewed every six months
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Some Medicaid members will need to meet a Medicaid Work Requirement to keep their Medicaid coverage
How do I know if these changes apply to me? These changes apply only to Medicaid Expansion members:
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Aged 19-64
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Income below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Not eligible for Medicare
The work requirement DOES NOT APPLY to:
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Children
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Pregnant and postpartum individuals
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Adults with a serious medical or mental health condition, substance use disorder, or disability
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Parents, guardians, or caregivers of a child under 14 or an individual with a disability
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Adults who are over age 64
You can meet the work requirement by:
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Working, volunteering, or participating in work training or education for at least 80 hours per month
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Enrolling as a student at least half-time
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Having an income of at least $580 per month
If you are a Medicaid Expansion member and want to receive care at GMCC, we currently accept:
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Anthem Healthkeepers Plus
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Aetna Better Health of Virginia
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Sentara Health
If you should lose your Medicaid coverage, you may receive care at GMCC after completing an uninsured patient screening. Please contact a member of our team at 804-210-1368 to schedule a screening appointment.