Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental
FQHCOperated by Chase Brexton Health Services 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
8.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental
Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Columbia, MD. 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 County Health Department - Wic - Dental 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 County Health Department - Wic - Dental or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Maryland.
Coverage + benefits in Maryland
Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental accepts Maryland 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 County Health Department - Wic - Dental offer?
Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental in Columbia, Maryland offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental?
8.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental 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 County Health Department - Wic - Dental located?
Howard County Health Department - Wic - Dental is at 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045-5805. Phone: 410-752-0954.
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.