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Community Health Centers - Essex

FQHC

Operated by Community Health Centers Of Burlington, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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

46.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Community Health Centers - Essex

Community Health Centers - Essex is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Essex Junction, VT. 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 Community Health Centers - Essex 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 Community Health Centers - Essex or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Community Health Centers - Essex doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Vermont.

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Coverage + benefits in Vermont

Community Health Centers - Essex accepts Vermont 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Community Health Centers - Essex offer?

Community Health Centers - Essex in Essex Junction, Vermont offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Community Health Centers - Essex accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Community Health Centers - Essex accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Community Health Centers - Essex?

46.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Community Health Centers - Essex a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Community Health Centers - Essex 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 Community Health Centers - Essex located?

Community Health Centers - Essex is at 87 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452-3234. Phone: 802-864-6309.

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.