Access Family Health Society
FQHCOperated by Access Community Health Network
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
56.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Access Family Health Society
Access Family Health Society is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chicago Heights, 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 Access Family Health Society 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 Access Family Health Society or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Access Family Health Society 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
Access Family Health Society 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 Access Family Health Society offer?
Access Family Health Society in Chicago Heights, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Access Family Health Society accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Access Family Health Society accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Access Family Health Society?
56.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Access Family Health Society a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Access Family Health Society 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 Access Family Health Society located?
Access Family Health Society is at 152 W Lincoln Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2619. Phone: 708-754-9687.
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.