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1515 Lee St Des Plaines

FQHC

Operated by Greater Family Health

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

64.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About 1515 Lee St Des Plaines

1515 Lee St Des Plaines is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Des Plaines, IL. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like 1515 Lee St Des Plaines play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at 1515 Lee St Des Plaines or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If 1515 Lee St Des Plaines doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Illinois.

Coverage + benefits in Illinois

1515 Lee St Des Plaines accepts Illinois Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

Frequently asked questions

What services does 1515 Lee St Des Plaines offer?

1515 Lee St Des Plaines in Des Plaines, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does 1515 Lee St Des Plaines accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

1515 Lee St Des Plaines accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at 1515 Lee St Des Plaines?

64.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is 1515 Lee St Des Plaines a federally qualified health center?

Yes. 1515 Lee St Des Plaines is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is 1515 Lee St Des Plaines located?

1515 Lee St Des Plaines is at 1515 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018-1518. Phone: 844-599-3700.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.