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Fort Lyon Health Center

FQHC

Operated by The Colorado Coalition For The Homeless

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

40.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Fort Lyon Health Center

Fort Lyon Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Fort Lyon, CO. 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 Fort Lyon Health 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 Fort Lyon Health Center or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in Colorado

Fort Lyon Health Center accepts Colorado 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 Fort Lyon Health Center offer?

Fort Lyon Health Center in Fort Lyon, Colorado offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Fort Lyon Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Fort Lyon Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Fort Lyon Health Center?

40.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Fort Lyon Health Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Fort Lyon Health 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 Fort Lyon Health Center located?

Fort Lyon Health Center is at 30999 County Road 15 BLDG 5, Fort Lyon, CO 81054-9499. Phone: 719-662-1142.

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.