Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs
FQHCOperated by Martin Luther King Jr Family Clinic
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 · Full-Time
About Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs
Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Balch Springs, TX. 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 Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs 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.
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Coverage + benefits in Texas
Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs accepts Texas 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 Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs offer?
Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs in Balch Springs, Texas offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs 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 Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs located?
Foremost Family Health Center - Balch Springs is at 3515 Shepherd Ln, Balch Springs, TX 75180-2325. Phone: 972-588-4532 x100.
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.