Ps 197 The Ocean School
FQHCOperated by Sunset Park Health Council, 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
48.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Ps 197 The Ocean School
Ps 197 The Ocean School is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Far Rockaway, NY. 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 Ps 197 The Ocean School 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 New York
Ps 197 The Ocean School accepts New York 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 Ps 197 The Ocean School offer?
Ps 197 The Ocean School in Far Rockaway, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Ps 197 The Ocean School accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Ps 197 The Ocean School accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Ps 197 The Ocean School?
48.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Ps 197 The Ocean School a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Ps 197 The Ocean School 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 Ps 197 The Ocean School located?
Ps 197 The Ocean School is at 825 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691-5299. Phone: 718-327-1083.
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.