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Community Healthnet At West Side High School

Look-alike

Operated by Community Healthnet 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

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Community Healthnet At West Side High School

Community Healthnet At West Side High School is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Gary, 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 West Side High School 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 West Side High School or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Community Healthnet At West Side High School doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Indiana.

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Coverage + benefits in Indiana

Community Healthnet At West Side High School 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Community Healthnet At West Side High School offer?

Community Healthnet At West Side High School in Gary, Indiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Community Healthnet At West Side High School accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Community Healthnet At West Side High School accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Community Healthnet At West Side High School?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Community Healthnet At West Side High School a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Community Healthnet At West Side High School 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 West Side High School located?

Community Healthnet At West Side High School is at 900 Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406. 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.