Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton
FQHCOperated by Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, 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
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton
Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Alton, IL. 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 Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton 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 Illinois
Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton accepts Illinois 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 Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton offer?
Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton in Alton, Illinois offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton 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 Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton located?
Sihf Healthcare - Central Alton is at 2615 Edwards St STE 171, Alton, IL 62002-3915. Phone: 618-462-4342.
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.