Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc
FQHCOperated by West Hawaii Community Health Center 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
32.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc
Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Kailua Kona, HI. 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 Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc 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 Hawaii
Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc accepts Hawaii 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 Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc offer?
Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc in Kailua Kona, Hawaii offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc?
32.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc 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 Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc located?
Whchc Kealakehe Elementary Sbhc is at 74-5118 Kealakaa St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1599. Phone: 808-326-5629.
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.