Americus Urgent Care
FQHCOperated by Careconnect Health, 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
42.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Americus Urgent Care
Americus Urgent Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Americus, GA. 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 Americus Urgent Care 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 Americus Urgent Care or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Americus Urgent Care doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Georgia.
Coverage + benefits in Georgia
Americus Urgent Care accepts Georgia 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 Americus Urgent Care offer?
Americus Urgent Care in Americus, Georgia offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Americus Urgent Care accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Americus Urgent Care accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Americus Urgent Care?
42.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Americus Urgent Care a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Americus Urgent Care 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 Americus Urgent Care located?
Americus Urgent Care is at 618 E Lamar St, Americus, GA 31709-3738. Phone: 229-928-8355.
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.