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St. John'S Bread And Life

FQHC

Operated by Care For The Homeless

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

16.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About St. John'S Bread And Life

St. John'S Bread And Life 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 St. John'S Bread And Life 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

St. John'S Bread And Life 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 St. John'S Bread And Life offer?

St. John'S Bread And Life in Brooklyn, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does St. John'S Bread And Life accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

St. John'S Bread And Life accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at St. John'S Bread And Life?

16.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is St. John'S Bread And Life a federally qualified health center?

Yes. St. John'S Bread And Life 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 St. John'S Bread And Life located?

St. John'S Bread And Life is at 795 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221-2903. Phone: 718-574-0058.

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.