Acadiana Cares
Look-alikeOperated by Acadiana Concern For Aids Relief, Education And Support, Inc.
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
4.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Acadiana Cares
Acadiana Cares is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Lafayette, LA. 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 Acadiana Cares 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 Acadiana Cares or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Acadiana Cares doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Louisiana.
Coverage + benefits in Louisiana
Acadiana Cares accepts Louisiana 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 Acadiana Cares offer?
Acadiana Cares in Lafayette, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Acadiana Cares accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Acadiana Cares accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Acadiana Cares?
4.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Acadiana Cares a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Acadiana Cares is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Acadiana Cares located?
Acadiana Cares is at 809 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501-1845. Phone: 337-233-2437.
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.