If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
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- Ampla Health Chico Medical, Pediatrics And Xpress Care Chico, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Ampla Health Hamilton City Medical Hamilton City, CA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Ampla Health North Chico Medical
Ampla Health North Chico Medical is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chico, CA. 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 Ampla Health North Chico Medical 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 Ampla Health North Chico Medical or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Ampla Health North Chico Medical doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Ampla Health North Chico Medical use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Coverage + benefits in California
Ampla Health North Chico Medical accepts California 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 Ampla Health North Chico Medical offer?
Ampla Health North Chico Medical in Chico, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care.
Does Ampla Health North Chico Medical accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Ampla Health North Chico Medical accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Ampla Health North Chico Medical?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Ampla Health North Chico Medical a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Ampla Health North Chico Medical 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 Ampla Health North Chico Medical located?
Ampla Health North Chico Medical is at 100 Independence Cir, Chico, CA 95973-0258. Phone: 530-891-7889.
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.
Ampla Health North Chico Medical and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
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