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Free community clinics and health care centers.
Community clinics are a great place to turn to for either free or low cost health care. The centers are located in every state across the nation, and the thousands of centers cover the majority of the American population. The clinics will usually provide health care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for their medical bills, and they will rarely turn anyone away.
Most community clinics and health care centers are focused on providing medical care to the low income and people who either do not have health insurance, or who have limited health care coverage. The fee arrangements will also vary by each center, but the most common arrangement is what is known as a sliding fee scale. This means that the community clinics will provide its services and charge the patient only what they can afford to pay. So if someone has zero or close to no income, their medical care will be free or it will be offered at an extremely low rate. But if someone has a limited income, they may need to pay a small percentage of the total bill for the medical care that was provided to them.
Type of medical care from clinics
The type of medical care and services provided by these clinics will vary by state, county, and clinic. For example, some of the facilities may offer dental care, prescription medications, general checkups, immunization shots, referrals to specialists, and more. However if someone is interested in what is provided at a specific community clinic they will need to call the health care center and ask what is offered, will the service be free or have a cost, how does the application process work, and other applicable questions.
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Community clinics and health care centers are not the only options that the low income, working poor, and uninsured have. Other programs and resources are also available. They can be offered by non-profits, drug companies, government assistance programs, and other agencies. Many of the services operate nationwide, and will help patients in all parts of the country.
Free prescription drugs – Many drug companies, non-profits, and government programs offer free or very low cost prescription medications to income eligible patients. Learn more on free prescription medications.
Medical bills – Several non-profit agencies can provide grants or financial assistance to patients to help them pay medical and hospital bills, cancer expenses, and more. Learn more on medical bill financial assistance.
Eyeglasses - Various non-profit organizations can provide free exe exams and or prescription glasses. Read more on the programs.
Free health care programs - There are resources that are in addition to the community clinics below. For example, learn about free services from pharmaceutical companies, government programs, United Way supported organizations, and more. Click here.
Clinics that focus on dental care - While some of the community clinics may provide limited dental care, there are other locations that specialize in this. Read how to get access to high quality, yet affordable, treatment from dental centers.
Below you can find information on low cost or free community clinics that are located in your state. Not all of the centers will be listed for your state, but you will find phone numbers to locate additional community clinics, as well as links to information on other medical and financial assistance programs in your state and county.
State community health care clinics
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