Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra
Look-alikeOperated by Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
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 Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra
Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Alhambra, CA. 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 Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra 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 California
Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra accepts California 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 Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra offer?
Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra in Alhambra, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra located?
Tzu Chi Health Center, Alhambra is at 1000 South Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801-4709. Phone: 626-281-3383.
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.