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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in El Centro, CA

2 free and low-cost community health centers in El Centro, 2 with sliding-scale fees, 2 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo, Inc

852 E Danenberg Dr
El Centro, CA 92243-8517
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy…

Operated by Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo, Inc

1600 N Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Substance-use treatment

Every clinic above sees patients regardless of insurance, and that is the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid, so the sliding scale usually costs less. If you need to talk to a clinician today and cannot get in:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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Sliding-scale care in El Centro: what the numbers say

Every center listed provides care regardless of your insurance status, with fees set by your income, so a visit costs less, or nothing, when you earn less. Bring a photo ID and proof of income to your first visit, and ask whether they can enroll you in Medicaid or marketplace coverage the same day.

Of the 2 centers listed in El Centro, 2 offer sliding-scale fees, 2 accept Medicaid, and 2 treat uninsured patients. Call ahead to confirm new-patient availability and bring photo ID and proof of income (a paystub or self-declaration). FQHC patient navigators can enroll you in Medicaid or marketplace coverage the same day you are seen.

Services available in El Centro

  • Behavioral health (2 centers)
  • Enabling services (2 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (2 centers)
  • Primary care (2 centers)
  • Dental (1 center)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (1 center)
  • Pediatrics (1 center)
  • Substance-use treatment (1 center)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in El Centro accept Medicaid?

2 of the 2 centers listed accept Medicaid. Federally funded health centers also treat uninsured patients and charge on a sliding scale based on household income.

Is there a free or low-cost clinic in El Centro?

2 of the 2 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do El Centro community health centers offer?

Services at the centers listed include Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Dental.

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