If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Providence, closest first.
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- Pchc Dental Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Pchc - Beaman & Smith Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Thundermist Special Populations Providence Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Chafee Health Center
Chafee Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Providence, RI. 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 Chafee Health 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 Chafee Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Chafee Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Rhode Island.
Coverage + benefits in Rhode Island
Chafee Health Center accepts Rhode Island 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 Chafee Health Center offer?
Chafee Health Center in Providence, Rhode Island offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Chafee Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Chafee Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Chafee Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Chafee Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Chafee Health 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 Chafee Health Center located?
Chafee Health Center is at 1 Warren Way, Providence, RI 02905-5000. Phone: 401-444-0530 x3368.
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.
Chafee Health Center and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
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