If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- North Shore Community Health, Inc. Salem, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Salem Family Health Center Salem, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center Salem, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Peabody Family Health Center Peabody, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Program For All-Inclusive Care For The Elderly (Pace) Site Beverly, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Lifebridge
Lifebridge is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Salem, MA. 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 Lifebridge 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 Lifebridge or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Lifebridge doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.
Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts
Lifebridge accepts Massachusetts 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 Lifebridge offer?
Lifebridge in Salem, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Lifebridge accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Lifebridge accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Lifebridge?
HRSA lists this site as open about 4 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Lifebridge a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Lifebridge 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 Lifebridge located?
Lifebridge is at 56 Margin St, Salem, MA 01970-3341. Phone: 978-744-8388 x97882.
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.
Lifebridge 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
See a clinician todayWhere to go next
Free and low-cost care near Salem, and the coverage help that goes with it.