Healthlinc East Chicago
FQHCOperated by Healthlinc 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
53.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Healthlinc East Chicago
Healthlinc East Chicago is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in East Chicago, IN. 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 Healthlinc East Chicago 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 Healthlinc East Chicago or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Healthlinc East Chicago doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Indiana.
Coverage + benefits in Indiana
Healthlinc East Chicago accepts Indiana 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 Healthlinc East Chicago offer?
Healthlinc East Chicago in East Chicago, Indiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Healthlinc East Chicago accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Healthlinc East Chicago accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Healthlinc East Chicago?
53.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Healthlinc East Chicago a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Healthlinc East Chicago 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 Healthlinc East Chicago located?
Healthlinc East Chicago is at 1313 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312-3316. Phone: 219-398-9685.
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.