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La Junta Clinic

FQHC

Operated by Valley-Wide Health Systems

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

66.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About La Junta Clinic

La Junta Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in La Junta, CO. 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 La Junta Clinic 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 La Junta Clinic or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in Colorado

La Junta Clinic accepts Colorado 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 La Junta Clinic offer?

La Junta Clinic in La Junta, Colorado offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does La Junta Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

La Junta Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at La Junta Clinic?

66.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is La Junta Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. La Junta Clinic 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 La Junta Clinic located?

La Junta Clinic is at 1012 Belmont Ave, La Junta, CO 81050-2101. Phone: 719-383-5900.

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.