Clinics open to the public near here
Other clinics in East Chicago, closest first.
- Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc., D.B.A. Regional Health Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Healthlinc East Chicago Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- 219 Health Network 100 W Chicago Ave. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- 219 Health Network 4320 Fir St UNIT 211. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- 219 Health Network - 320 Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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 Community Healthnet At E.C. Central
Community Healthnet At E.C. Central is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in East Chicago, 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 Community Healthnet At E.C. Central 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 Healthnet At E.C. Central or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Community Healthnet At E.C. Central 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
Community Healthnet At E.C. Central 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 Community Healthnet At E.C. Central offer?
Community Healthnet At E.C. Central in East Chicago, Indiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Community Healthnet At E.C. Central accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Community Healthnet At E.C. Central accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Community Healthnet At E.C. Central?
HRSA lists this site as open about 32 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Community Healthnet At E.C. Central a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Community Healthnet At E.C. Central 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 Community Healthnet At E.C. Central located?
Community Healthnet At E.C. Central is at 1100 W Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312-2582. Phone: 219-880-1190.
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.
Community Healthnet At E.C. Central 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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Free and low-cost care near East Chicago, and the coverage help that goes with it.