Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental
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
42.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental
Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental 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 Family Medical And Dental 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 Family Medical And Dental 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 Family Medical And Dental offer?
Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental in Kailua Kona, Hawaii offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental?
42.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental 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 Family Medical And Dental located?
Whchc -- Kealakehe Family Medical And Dental is at 74-5214 Keanalehu Dr, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. Phone: 808-355-5600.
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.