Health West - Downey Chc
FQHCOperated by Health West, Inc
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
28.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
About Health West - Downey Chc
Health West - Downey Chc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Downey, ID. 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 Health West - Downey Chc 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 Health West - Downey Chc or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Health West - Downey Chc doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Idaho.
Coverage + benefits in Idaho
Health West - Downey Chc accepts Idaho 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 Health West - Downey Chc offer?
Health West - Downey Chc in Downey, Idaho offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Health West - Downey Chc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Health West - Downey Chc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Health West - Downey Chc?
28.00 hrs/wk · Part-Time
Is Health West - Downey Chc a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Health West - Downey Chc 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 Health West - Downey Chc located?
Health West - Downey Chc is at 79 N Main St, Downey, ID 83234-4703. Phone: 208-897-5600.
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.