Care Free Dental
Look-alikeOperated by Care Free Medical, Inc.
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
30.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Care Free Dental
Care Free Dental is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Lansing, MI. 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 Care Free Dental 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 Care Free Dental or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Care Free Dental doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Michigan.
Coverage + benefits in Michigan
Care Free Dental accepts Michigan 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 Care Free Dental offer?
Care Free Dental in Lansing, Michigan offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Care Free Dental accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Care Free Dental accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Care Free Dental?
30.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Care Free Dental a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Care Free Dental 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 Care Free Dental located?
Care Free Dental is at 1100 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48915-2033. Phone: 517-887-5922.
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.