Clinics open to the public near here
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Premium Health, Inc. Far Rockaway, NY: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center At Central Avenue Far Rockaway, NY: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center At Beach Channel Drive Arverne, NY: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Springfield Community Health Center Springfield Gardens, NY: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center At Guy Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY: 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 Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43
Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 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/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 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 Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.
Coverage + benefits in New York
Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 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/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 offer?
Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 in Far Rockaway, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43?
HRSA lists this site as open about 48 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 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/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 located?
Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 is at 160 Beach 29th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691-2029. Phone: 718-387-5860.
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.
Ps/Ms 43 - Ps 256 At 43 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 Far Rockaway, and the coverage help that goes with it.