Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center
FQHCOperated by Whitney M Young Jr 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
48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Albany, 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 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center 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
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center 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 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center offer?
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center in Albany, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center?
48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center 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 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center located?
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center is at 920 Lark Dr, Albany, NY 12207-1398. Phone: 518-465-4771.
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.