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
53.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Bowen Center Whitley
Bowen Center Whitley is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Columbia City, IN. 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 Bowen Center Whitley 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 Bowen Center Whitley or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Bowen Center Whitley doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Indiana.
Coverage + benefits in Indiana
Bowen Center Whitley accepts Indiana 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 Bowen Center Whitley offer?
Bowen Center Whitley in Columbia City, Indiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Bowen Center Whitley accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Bowen Center Whitley accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Bowen Center Whitley?
53.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Bowen Center Whitley a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Bowen Center Whitley is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Bowen Center Whitley located?
Bowen Center Whitley is at 1259 E State Road 205, Columbia City, IN 46725-9492. Phone: 260-248-8176.
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.