Health Insurance & Fees

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, PCC accepts most insurance plans but also offers discounted medical care and mental health services to patients who are uninsured or have limited insurance. We do this to ensure a patient’s financial status does not present a barrier in obtaining comprehensive, high quality, accessible and affordable health care.

PCC Community Wellness Center accepts most insurance plans for medical care.

Medical

We accept Medicaid and most private insurances, PCC medical providers are In-Network with the following carriers:

MEDICAID PLANS

  • Aetna Better Health 
  • Ambetter 
  • Blue Cross Community 
  • CountyCare
  • Meridian
  • Molina
  • Youth Care

COMMERCIAL PLANS

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Allied Benefits 
  • BCBS
  • Benefit Administrative Systems 
  • Cigna
  • Devoted
  • Essentials Health Partners
  • Meritain
  • Oscar
  • UHC
  • WellCare

Dental

We accept Medicaid and some private insurances, PCC dental providers are In-Network with the following carriers:

MEDICAID PLANS

  • Aetna Better Health 
  • Blue Cross Community County Care
  • CountyCare
  • ClearSprings
  • Molina Healthcare of Illinois
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Straight Public Aid
  • YouthCare
  • WellCare

COMMERCIAL PLANS

  • Aetna 
  • Cigna
  • Delta
  • Guardian
  • Humana 
  • Metlife
  • United Health Care

If you are insured with a dental HMO plan, please designate PCC as your primary dental provider for maximum coverage.  PCC encourages best practices, to always speak with you carrier to ensure PCC is within your dental network.

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Sliding Fee Scale

Our sliding fees discount program has been designed to meet the needs of the community experiencing financial hardship and loss of insurance coverage.  

 

Using the Sliding Scale patients may pay as little as $15 per appointment, depending on income.   

 

 

Patients looking to apply for the Sliding Scale Eligibility application will need to show proof of identification, proof of annual income and family size every 12 months.

 

The following documents can be used for proof of income:

  • Letter from employer stating cash earning amounts
  • Letter from Social Security Administration documenting monthly
  • SSI/ SSDI benefit
  • Letter from Social Security Administration documenting
  • Ineligibility / denial of SSI / SSDI benefit
  • Letter from Department of Employment Security documenting
    unemployment benefit/status
  • Last 30-days of check stubs or 1099
  • Most recent tax return, W-2 or 1099
  • Military earning statement/leave status
  • Notarized self-attestation stating no income
 

PCC Enrollment Specialists are ready to assist with any questions regarding the application and approval process.

Contact your nearest office to schedule an in-person appointment, or by phone.  Our Enrollment Specialists can also be contacted through secure confidential email.  Email [email protected] for assistance.

We accept cash, debit and credit cards (Amex/ Discovery/ MasterCard/Visa).

 

Hiren Patel

Hiren Patel

Chief Financial Officer

Hiren has stepped into the role of Chief Financial Officer at PCC Community Wellness Center, bringing with him over a decade of extensive experience across banking, retail, global manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare.

With a strong commitment to public health, Hiren is ready to tackle the evolving challenges of the healthcare sector head-on. He champions a data-driven decision-making approach, firmly believing that accessible data is crucial for empowering informed decisions at every level of the organization. Together, we will enhance our performance and ensure financial stability and profitability, establishing PCC as a definitive leader in community wellness.

Lorena Acosta

Lorena Acosta

Director of Human Resources

Lorena joins the team with diverse Human Resource experience in hospitality, non-for-profit, medical and most recently in Quick Service Restaurants. She brings experience in developing HR programs, systems, updating processes and teams that effectively support the success of the organization. 

Lorena has a passion for HR that stems from helping those around her and being that voice for employees. Aside from her work experience, she earned her Bachelors of Science in Health Studies & Psychology from Chicago State University and her Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Walden University.

Jerrard Walker

Jerrard Walker, RN, LCSW, CADC, SA

Chief Population Health Officer

Jerrard Walker, RN, LCSW, CADC, SAP, CAMS-II joined PCC in 2020. He obtained his Master of Social Work from Wayne State University – School of Social Work. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Resurrection University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with a Minor in Social Work from Oakland University. 

Jerrard completed his social work training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He was one of the architects who established the CCHHS CountyCare program. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and reading.

Sara Hogue

Sara Hogue, MSW

Chief Quality Improvement Officer

Sara Hogue, joined PCC in 2015.  As PCC’s CQIO, Sara leads initiatives to develop new capacity in quality improvement across the organization. Sara is passionate about public health and committed to developing quality assurance tools that can improve population health. 

She has a decade of experience in performance and quality improvement in such areas as research, program evaluation, data analysis, quality assurance, and performance management.  Prior to her promotion to CQIO, Sara served as PCC’s Director of Performance Improvement, where she managed the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Patient Centered Medical Home recognition process, expanding PCC’s recognition from four to eight sites of care. Sara also pioneered the organization’s Core Culture Committee, which worked to identify and address inclusivity needs for patients and staff. Sara holds a Master of Social Work from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Xavier University.

Paul Luning

Paul Luning, MD, MPH

Chief Medical Officer

Paul Luning, MD, MPH has spent his entire career at PCC. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Yale University, his medical degree from the University of Chicago – Pritzker School of Medicine, and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

He joined PCC in 1995 after graduating from West Suburban Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency Program. He later completed PCC’s Fellowship in Community Medicine. Dr. Luning was promoted to Chief Medical Officer in 2007. He has been instrumental in the development and implementation of many programs at PCC, such as the Performance Improvement Program and PCC’s clinical program at The Boulevard, a local shelter for homeless individuals recovering from illness. He has received numerous honors and awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians and Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, Teacher of the Year from the West Suburban Family Medicine Residency Program (2003, 2007, 2012), and George O’Neill Leadership Award from the Illinois Primary Health Care Association.

Nilsa Campos

Nilsa Campos, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer, Nilsa Campos, joined PCC in 2019. As COO, Nilsa directs the the day-to-day activities of the organization.  

As the Regional Director of Clinical Operations, she managed nine PCC health centers. She was promoted to Deputy Chief of Operations, where she implemented strategic operational plans for all PCC health centers. Nilsa has advanced experience with driving growth in facility development and profitability. Prior to PCC, Nilsa worked as a facility administrator at DaVita Harvey Dialysis, and as staff nurse and patient care manager for the pediatric cardiac ICU at UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital. Nilsa has a Master of Business Administration from Lewis University. She also has a Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chicago State University.

Melissa Chrusfield

Director of Communications and Community Engagement

Melissa Chrusfield serves as the Director of Communications and Community Engagement at PCC Community Wellness Center.

With a passion for connecting people and fostering meaningful relationships, Melissa oversees all communications strategies and community outreach initiatives. She brings extensive experience in public relations and advocacy, ensuring that PCC’s mission of accessible, high-quality healthcare reaches every corner of the community. Melissa is dedicated to amplifying PCC’s impact through innovative storytelling, strategic partnerships, and active community involvement.

Alyssa Sianghio

Alyssa Sianghio

President & CEO

Alyssa joins PCC Community Wellness Center with a robust portfolio in non-profit management and FQHC leadership, previously holding the role of Chief Administrative Officer at Lawndale Christian Health Center.

With over a decade of dedicated service, Alyssa’s professional journey is marked by significant achievements in enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality, which resonate deeply with PCC’s core mission. Educationally, Alyssa is grounded in community-centric development, holding a Master’s Degree in Community and Economic Development from Pennsylvania State University, alongside a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her academic background and ongoing contributions to discussions on healthcare best practices underscore her role as a visionary leader. Alyssa’s strategic approach aims for steady, sustainable growth at PCC. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team, confident in her leadership to guide us toward greater achievements in serving our community.