2
charge on a sliding scale
2
accept Medicaid
2
see uninsured patients
A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.
2 centers in Merced offering pediatrics
3940 Sandpiper Ave
Merced, CA 95340-8372
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
Gvhc - Merced Suites
FQHC847 W Childs Ave
Merced, CA 95341-6862
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
Common questions
Is there free care for children in Merced?
2 of the 2 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.
Which clinics in Merced take Medicaid for care for children?
2 of the 2 centers listed accept Medicaid. 2 also see patients with no insurance at all.
Do I need insurance to be seen for care for children in Merced?
No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.