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P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters

FQHC

Operated by Sunset Park Health Council, Inc.

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

25.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters

P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Brooklyn, 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 P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters 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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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.

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Coverage + benefits in New York

P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters offer?

P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters in Brooklyn, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters?

25.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters a federally qualified health center?

Yes. P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters 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 P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters located?

P.S. 217 / Magnet School Of International Arts And Letters is at 1100 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230-1416. Phone: 718-434-6960.

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.