Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center
Look-alikeOperated by Multi-Cultural Health Evaluation Delivery System, 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
39.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center
Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Erie, PA. 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 Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center 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.
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Coverage + benefits in Pennsylvania
Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center accepts Pennsylvania 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 Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center offer?
Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center in Erie, Pennsylvania offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center?
39.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center located?
Mheds-John F. Kennedy Center is at 2021 E 20th St, Erie, PA 16510-1147. Phone: 814-616-7730.
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.