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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Oakland, CA

51 free and low-cost community health centers in Oakland, 51 with sliding-scale fees, 51 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by Lifelong Medical Care

2577 San Pablo Ave
Oakland, CA 94612-1159
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, Substance-use treatment

Operated by Lifelong Medical Care

10700 Macarthur Blvd, Ste 14
Oakland, CA 94605-5260
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by The West Oakland Health Council

700 Adeline St
Oakland, CA 94607-2608
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

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:

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Sliding-scale care in Oakland: 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 51 centers listed in Oakland, 51 offer sliding-scale fees, 51 accept Medicaid, and 51 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 Oakland

  • Enabling services (51 centers)
  • Behavioral health (34 centers)
  • Primary care (33 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (13 centers)
  • Dental (12 centers)
  • Pediatrics (12 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (12 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (8 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Oakland accept Medicaid?

51 of the 51 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 Oakland?

51 of the 51 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Oakland community health centers offer?

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

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