Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic
FQHCOperated by Golden Valley Health Centers
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
47.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic
Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Merced, 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 Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic 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 California
Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic 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 Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic offer?
Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic in Merced, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic?
47.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic 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 Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic located?
Gvhc - Merced Women'S Clinic is at 797 W Childs Ave, Merced, CA 95341-6805. Phone: 209-383-5871.
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.