Benewah Medical Center
FQHCOperated by Coeur D'Alene Tribal Health Authority
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
52.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Benewah Medical Center
Benewah Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Plummer, ID. 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 Benewah Medical Center 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 Benewah Medical Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Benewah Medical Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Idaho.
Coverage + benefits in Idaho
Benewah Medical Center accepts Idaho 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 Benewah Medical Center offer?
Benewah Medical Center in Plummer, Idaho offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Benewah Medical Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Benewah Medical Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Benewah Medical Center?
52.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Benewah Medical Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Benewah Medical Center 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 Benewah Medical Center located?
Benewah Medical Center is at 427 12th St, Plummer, ID 83851-4000. Phone: 208-686-1931.
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.