Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic
FQHCOperated by Bluestem Health
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 · Unknown
About Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic
Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Lincoln, NE. 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 Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic 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 Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in Nebraska
Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic accepts Nebraska 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 Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic offer?
Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic in Lincoln, Nebraska offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic 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 Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic located?
Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic is at 2222 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68502-3760. Phone: 402-476-1455.
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.