New patients start here
Getting health care at MERCI Clinic is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Call to set up an appointment with one of our friendly Patient Access Coordinators.
Who we care for
MERCI is likely a fit if…
You do not have healthcare insurance (medical and/or dental)
We care for adults who have no medical or dental insurance, whether you lost coverage, are between jobs, or never had it.
Your household income is within our guideline
Our guideline reaches up to three times the federal poverty level. Most of our patients work. Take a look at the table below, and if you're close to the line, let us help you check.
You live in North Carolina
Most of our patients are neighbors from Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties, but any part of the state counts.
The income guideline
Where the income guideline sits
Find the row for your household size. If your income is at or below the number shown, you're within our guideline.
| People in your household | Monthly income up to | Yearly income up to |
|---|---|---|
| Just you | $3,990 | $47,880 |
| 2 | $5,410 | $64,920 |
| 3 | $6,830 | $81,960 |
| 4 | $8,250 | $99,000 |
| 5 | $9,670 | $116,040 |
| 6 | $11,090 | $133,080 |
- Just you
- $3,990/mo$47,880/year
- Household of 2
- $5,410/mo$64,920/year
- Household of 3
- $6,830/mo$81,960/year
- Household of 4
- $8,250/mo$99,000/year
- Household of 5
- $9,670/mo$116,040/year
- Household of 6
- $11,090/mo$133,080/year
Based on 300% of the 2026 federal poverty guidelines. Close to the line? Call us anyway and we'll walk through it together.
Optional
Check in 30 seconds
Answer three quick questions. Your answers never leave your phone.
Question 1 of 3
Do you live in North Carolina?
Your answers stay on your device. Nothing is saved or sent.
What to bring
Three documents make your first visit easy
Bring these to your enrollment visit and you'll leave with a plan.
Photo ID
A driver's license, state ID, or passport for each adult applying.
Proof of income
Recent pay stubs, a benefits letter, or last year's tax return for everyone earning money in your household.
Proof of address
A utility bill, lease, or piece of official mail showing where you live.
Missing information? Call and talk with a Patient Access Coordinator to set up an appointment to learn more about your situation.
When and where
Enrollment is by appointment, five days a week
Patient Access Coordinator sessions are by appointment only, available Monday through Friday. Call to schedule yours.
Hours
- Clinic office
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
- Patient Access Coordinators
- By appointment, Monday–Friday
- Pharmacy
- Tuesday 8 am–5 pm, Thursday 1–6 pm
Care is by appointment. Call us to get started as a new patient.
A note about timing: once you're set up as a patient, your first appointment may be days away or a few weeks, depending on the season and our volunteer doctors' schedules. Urgent needs are seen first.
Not sure if you're a fit? Call us.
Your health matters — call us. We are here to help. Nobody hangs up without a next step, and if MERCI Clinic is not the right place, we'll point you toward one that is.