Clinics open to the public near here
Other clinics in Merced, closest first.
- Chca Merced Alternative Medicine Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Gvhc - Merced Suites Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Gvhc - Merced Women's Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Central Valley Pace - Merced Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Gvhc - Senior Health And Wellness Center 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 East Campus Health Center
East Campus Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) 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 East Campus 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 East Campus Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If East Campus 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
East Campus 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 East Campus Health Center offer?
East Campus Health Center in Merced, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does East Campus Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
East Campus Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at East Campus Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is East Campus Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. East Campus 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 East Campus Health Center located?
East Campus Health Center is at 125 E 18th St, Merced, CA 95340-5062. Phone: 209-850-3500.
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.
East Campus 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
See a clinician todayWhere to go next
Free and low-cost care near Merced, and the coverage help that goes with it.