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Healthy Beginnings California

Look-alike

Operated by San Joaquin County Health Services Employees Guild

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 Healthy Beginnings California

Healthy Beginnings California is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Stockton, 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 Healthy Beginnings California 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 Healthy Beginnings California or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Healthy Beginnings California 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

Healthy Beginnings California 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 Healthy Beginnings California offer?

Healthy Beginnings California in Stockton, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Healthy Beginnings California accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Healthy Beginnings California accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Healthy Beginnings California?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Healthy Beginnings California a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Healthy Beginnings California 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 Healthy Beginnings California located?

Healthy Beginnings California is at 1414 N California St, Stockton, CA 95202-1515. Phone: 209-468-8154.

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.