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Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux

FQHC

Operated by Start Corp

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

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux

Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Thibodaux, LA. 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 Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux 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 Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Louisiana.

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Coverage + benefits in Louisiana

Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux accepts Louisiana 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 Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux offer?

Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux in Thibodaux, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux 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 Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux located?

Start Community Health Center - Thibodaux is at 312 E Bayou Rd, Thibodaux, LA 70301-8036. Phone: 985-446-5244.

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.