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First Choice Health Centers

FQHC

Operated by First Choice Health Centers, 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

42.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About First Choice Health Centers

First Choice Health Centers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in East Hartford, CT. 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 First Choice Health Centers 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 First Choice Health Centers or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If First Choice Health Centers doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.

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Coverage + benefits in Connecticut

First Choice Health Centers accepts Connecticut 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 First Choice Health Centers offer?

First Choice Health Centers in East Hartford, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does First Choice Health Centers accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

First Choice Health Centers accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at First Choice Health Centers?

42.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is First Choice Health Centers a federally qualified health center?

Yes. First Choice Health Centers 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 First Choice Health Centers located?

First Choice Health Centers is at 110 Connecticut Blvd, East Hartford, CT 06108-3013. Phone: 860-610-6157.

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.