If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Merced, closest first.
- Chca Merced 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 Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center
Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Merced, CA. 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 Chca Merced Alternative Medicine 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 Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.
Coverage + benefits in California
Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center accepts California 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 Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center offer?
Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center in Merced, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center 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 Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center located?
Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center is at 104 W Alexander Ave, Merced, CA 95348-3410. Phone: 209-761-0134.
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.
Chca Merced Alternative Medicine 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:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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- No insurance needed
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