Overview of JPS Assistance Programs

JPS Connection Program

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Get yourself and your family connected with regular medical care through the JPS Connection program. Even though you may not be able to afford health insurance right now, JPS Connection provides affordable access to health care with inexpensive co-pays for doctor appointments, specialized care and prescriptions. Protect your family’s health and finances by joining JPS Connection today.

Affordable Health Care

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having health coverage for you and your family. What’s more, you don’t have to be burdened by expensive health insurance premiums to get the coverage you need. JPS Connection provides affordable co-payments that you simply pay whenever you receive medical services. Click here for a co-payment schedule. 

Convenient Locations

What many people don’t know is that there are several JPS locations other than John Peter Smith Hospital. In fact, there are almost 35 others. They include health centers, dental clinics, specialty clinics, women’s health services, school-based health centers for children and more. 
Click here to see all of our locations.

Access to Preventive Health Care

Don’t wait until you’re sick or injured to see a doctor. Make it a point to have regular wellness check-ups. When you join JPS Connection, you will be assigned a primary care physician who will provide your preventive care and also refer you to specialty providers should you have a need for specialized services, surgeries or other procedures.

Prescriptions

You don’t have to worry about the high cost of prescription drugs anymore. With JPS Connection, prescriptions range from only $5 to $20 when filled at JPS Pharmacies.

JPS Connection Membership Card

Members of the program will receive a card within 10 days of enrollment. The card will identify you as a member and contains your participant number and your membership expiration date. It can be used at any of our JPS locations.

Membership Re-Enrollment

Like most memberships, JPS Connection expires each year and does not automatically renew. It is important to make a financial screening appointment a few weeks before the expiration date to re-enroll for the following year. Call 817-222-2377 to schedule an appointment for re-enrollment.

Member Responsibilities

You must provide true and accurate documentation. Misrepresentation of facts or providing fraudulent information is a crime punishable under state and federal law.

JPS Connection is the payor of last resort, meaning that if you are eligible for state, federal or pharmaceutical assistance programs, you need to seek that assistance first. A JPS enrollment and eligibility specialist can help you apply for the appropriate programs during your screening appointment.

As a JPS Connection member, it is your responsibility to notify the financial screening department of any change in residence, household income, employment, family size or insurance coverage. Call 817-927-1001 to report changes to your status. Failure to do so will cause a suspension of membership benefits.

Your JPS Connection membership card is only valid at JPS Health Network locations. Do not expect member benefits at other hospitals, health centers or physician offices.

JPS Discount Program

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If you earn too much money to qualify for the JPS Connection program, you and your family may still qualify for a JPS assistance program. The JPS Discount program is for people who can’t afford health insurance but whose income is too high for them to take advantage of our JPS Connection program. The benefits of the programs are similar: You can see health care providers regularly for preventive care, get prescriptions, visit specialists and much more. The main difference between the JPS Discount and JPS Connection programs is that the co-payments or fees are going to be a little higher for JPS Discount, and for some services you must pay a percentage of the charges.

Affordable Health Care

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having health care for you and your family. What’s more, you don’t have to be burdened by expensive health insurance premiums to get the care you need. JPS Discount provides an affordable discount fee schedule that you simply pay whenever you receive medical services. 
Click here for the discount fee schedule. 

Convenient Locations

What many people don’t know is that there are many JPS locations other than John Peter Smith Hospital. In fact, there are almost 35 others. They include health centers, dental clinics, specialty clinics, women’s health services, school-based health centers for children and more. 
Click here to see all of our locations. 

Access to Preventive Health Care

Don’t wait until you’re sick or injured to see a doctor. Make a point to have regular wellness check-ups. When you join JPS Discount, you will be assigned a Primary Care Physician who will provide your preventive care and also refer you to specialty providers should you have a need for specialized services, surgeries or other procedures.

Prescriptions

The cost of prescription drugs can be high, but the burden is lightened for members of JPS Discount. Members are only required to pay 20 percent of the cost of prescription drugs. For example, if the retail cost of your prescription drug is $65, you only pay $13.

JPS Discount Membership Card

Members of the program will receive a card within 10 days of enrollment. The card will identify you as a member and contains your participant number and your plan’s expiration date.

Membership Re-Enrollment

Like most memberships, JPS Discount expires each year and does not automatically renew. It is important to make a financial screening appointment a few weeks before to your coverage expires to re-enroll for the following year. Call 817-927-1001 to schedule an appointment for re-enrollment.

Member Responsibilities

You must provide true and accurate documentation. Misrepresentation of facts or providing fraudulent information is a crime punishable under state and federal law.

Understand that JPS Discount is the payor of last resort, meaning if you are eligible for state, federal or pharmaceutical assistance programs, you need to seek that assistance first. A JPS enrollment and eligibility specialist can help you apply for the appropriate programs during your screening appointment.

As a JPS Discount member, it is your responsibility to notify the financial screening department of any change in residence, household income, employment, family size or insurance coverage. Call 817-927-1001 to report changes to your status. Failure to do so will cause a suspension of membership benefits.

JPS Homeless Program

The JPS homeless program serves individuals and families in Tarrant County who are in need of medical assistance but find themselves without the financial means to afford necessary medical services and prescriptions. JPS serves individuals without a residence needing health care through its partnerships with local homeless shelters. To begin receiving care through the JPS homeless program, visit or call one of the following shelters. The people there will make sure you begin receiving the care you need.

  1. Salvation Army Transitional Shelter Program
    1855 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas 76103
    (817) 344-1800
  2. Presbyterian Night Shelter
    2400 Cypress, Fort Worth, Texas 76103
    (817) 632-7400
  3. Union Gospel Mission
    1321 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas 76103
    (817) 339-2553
  4. Arlington Life Shelter
    325 West Division Street, Arlington, Texas 76011
    (817) 548-9885
  5. Arlington Women’s Shelter
    401 West Sanford, Arlington, Texas 76011
    (817) 460-5566
  6. Safe Haven
    P.O. Box 1456, Fort Worth, Texas 76101
    (817) 535-6464
  7. MHMR Crisis Respite/Residential-Pathway (Men)
    921 West Cannon, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
    (817) 332-9261 (Sycamore Care Center #)
  8. MHMR Crisis Respite/Residential-Jennings Place (Women)
    815 South Jennings Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
    (817) 569-5500
  9. First Street Methodist Mission
    801 West First Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
    (817) 335-6080