If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Intercommunity South Windsor South Windsor, CT: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers (Suite 230) Manchester, CT: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers, Inc. at 444 Center Street, 3rd Fl, Manchester Chr Manchester, CT: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers East Hartford, CT: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- First Choice Health Centers, Inc. at 478 Burnside Ave East Hartford, CT: 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 First Choice@94 Union Street
First Choice@94 Union Street is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Vernon, 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@94 Union Street 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@94 Union Street or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If First Choice@94 Union Street doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.
Coverage + benefits in Connecticut
First Choice@94 Union Street 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does First Choice@94 Union Street offer?
First Choice@94 Union Street in Vernon, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does First Choice@94 Union Street accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
First Choice@94 Union Street accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at First Choice@94 Union Street?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is First Choice@94 Union Street a federally qualified health center?
Yes. First Choice@94 Union Street 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@94 Union Street located?
First Choice@94 Union Street is at 94 Union St, Vernon, CT 06066-3131. Phone: 860-528-1359 x446.
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.
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- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
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- No insurance needed
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