Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
FQHCOperated by Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc
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
61.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Worcester, MA. 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 Edward M. Kennedy Community 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 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.
Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center accepts Massachusetts 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 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center offer?
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center?
61.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Edward M. Kennedy Community 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 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center located?
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is at 19 Tacoma St, Worcester, MA 01605-3516. Phone: 508-852-1805.
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.