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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Los Angeles, CA

217 free and low-cost community health centers in Los Angeles, 217 with sliding-scale fees, 217 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by Northeast Valley Health Corporation

1625 Schrader Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6213
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Mi Centro

FQHC

Operated by Los Angeles Lgbt Center

553 S Clarence St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-4225
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

Operated by Northeast Community Clinic

1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 300
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3072
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

Operated by Northeast Community Clinic

1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 380
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3072
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

Operated by Northeast Community Clinic

1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 200
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3072
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

Operated by Northeast Community Clinic

1414 S Grand Ave, Ste 456
Los Angeles, CA 90015-3071
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

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Sliding-scale care in Los Angeles: 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 217 centers listed in Los Angeles, 217 offer sliding-scale fees, 217 accept Medicaid, and 217 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 Los Angeles

  • Enabling services (217 centers)
  • Primary care (179 centers)
  • Behavioral health (119 centers)
  • Dental (72 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (64 centers)
  • Pediatrics (50 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (41 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (37 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Los Angeles accept Medicaid?

217 of the 217 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 Los Angeles?

217 of the 217 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Los Angeles community health centers offer?

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

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