If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in East Chicago, closest first.
- 219 Health Network 100 W Chicago Ave. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc., D.B.A. Regional Health Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- 219 Health Network 4320 Fir St UNIT 211. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- 219 Health Network - 320 Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Northshore East Chicago Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
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.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
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 Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, 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?
HRSA lists this site as open about 53 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
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.
Healthlinc East Chicago and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
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Free and low-cost care near East Chicago, and the coverage help that goes with it.