If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Boston, closest first.
- Southampton Street Shelter Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Woods Mullen Shelter Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Jean Yawkey Place Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Rosie's Place Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- South End Community Health 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 Engagement Center
Engagement Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Boston, 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 Engagement 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 Engagement Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Engagement 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
Engagement 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 Engagement Center offer?
Engagement Center in Boston, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Engagement Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Engagement Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Engagement Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 60 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Engagement Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Engagement 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 Engagement Center located?
Engagement Center is at 26 Atkinson St, Boston, MA 02118-2702. Phone: 617-534-3036 x85765.
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.
Engagement 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
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Free and low-cost care near Boston, and the coverage help that goes with it.