If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center New Brunswick, NJ: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Zufall Sbhc @ Hillcrest-Hamilton Schools Somerset, NJ: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Jewish Renaissance Foundation Community Health Center Edison, NJ: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Neighborhood Health Center Plainfield Plainfield, NJ: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Central Jersey Medical Center Perth Amboy, NJ: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
OB/GYN & maternal health
Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.
Pediatrics
Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center
Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New Brunswick, NJ. 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 Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health 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.
HIV testing + PrEP at Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Jersey.
Pediatric care for Black families
In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.
Coverage + benefits in New Jersey
Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center accepts New Jersey 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 Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center offer?
Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey offers Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, Primary care.
Does Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 62 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center 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 Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center located?
Rutgers Rwj Eric B. Chandler Health Center is at 277 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1476. Phone: 732-235-6700.
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.
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