Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc
FQHCOperated by Community Health Center, Incorporated
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
40.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
About Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Meriden, CT. 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc 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.
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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc accepts Connecticut 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc offer?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc in Meriden, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc?
40.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc located?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School - Sbhc is at 426 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451-3802. Phone: 203-235-3463.
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.