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Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Federally Qualified Health Centers

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What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are community-based health care providers that receive federal funding to provide primary care services in underserved areas to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. FQHCs offer comprehensive services including primary care, dental, mental health and substance use disorder services, prenatal care, and pharmacy, on a sliding-fee scale based on income. There are over 1,400 FQHC grantees operating more than 14,000 service delivery sites across the United States, territories, and freely associated states.

Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.

Have insurance cards, medical bills, and income documents ready before you call.

Do you qualify?

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Services provided on a sliding-fee scale based on income (fees reduced or waived for those below 100% of Federal Poverty Level)
This program requires income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level. Select your household size to see your exact dollar limit.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
Do you visit an FQHC or Health Center Program look-alike site?
No residency or documentation requirements to receive care at most FQHCs?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1No documentation required to receive care at most FQHCs
2Income documentation may be requested to determine sliding-fee scale discount
3Insurance information if available (FQHCs accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and most insurance plans)
4Identification is helpful but not required at most sites

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local health or benefits office that handles Federally Qualified Health Centers.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov

ACA Premium Tax Credits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy

See details for your state

Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Federally Qualified Health Centers

BenefitHealthcareRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.

Have insurance cards, medical bills, and income documents ready before you call.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/3 confirmed

Services provided on a sliding-fee scale based on income (fees reduced or waived for those below 100% of Federal Poverty Level)
This program requires income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level. Select your household size to see your exact dollar limit.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
Do you visit an FQHC or Health Center Program look-alike site?
No residency or documentation requirements to receive care at most FQHCs?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1No documentation required to receive care at most FQHCs
2Income documentation may be requested to determine sliding-fee scale discount
3Insurance information if available (FQHCs accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and most insurance plans)
4Identification is helpful but not required at most sites

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local health or benefits office that handles Federally Qualified Health Centers.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov

ACA Premium Tax Credits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy