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Howard Brown Health Halsted

FQHC

Operated by Howard Brown Health Center

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

53.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Howard Brown Health Halsted

Howard Brown Health Halsted is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chicago, IL. 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 Howard Brown Health Halsted 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 Howard Brown Health Halsted or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in Illinois

Howard Brown Health Halsted accepts Illinois 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 Howard Brown Health Halsted offer?

Howard Brown Health Halsted in Chicago, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Howard Brown Health Halsted accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Howard Brown Health Halsted accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Howard Brown Health Halsted?

53.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Howard Brown Health Halsted a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Howard Brown Health Halsted 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 Howard Brown Health Halsted located?

Howard Brown Health Halsted is at 3501 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657-1832. Phone: 773-388-1600.

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.