Operated by South County Community Health Center, Inc.
270 Grant AvePalo Alto, CA 94306-1911
Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care
Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Look-alikeOperated by Peninsula Healthcare Connection, Inc.
33 Encina Ave STE 103Palo Alto, CA 94301-2343
Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services
Operated by County Of Santa Clara
4151 Middlefield RdPalo Alto, CA 94303-4753
Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Substance-use treatment
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Sliding-scale care in Palo Alto: 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 3 centers listed in Palo Alto, 3 offer sliding-scale fees, 3 accept Medicaid, and 3 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 Palo Alto
- Behavioral health (3 centers)
- Enabling services (3 centers)
- Primary care (2 centers)
- On-site pharmacy (1 center)
- Substance-use treatment (1 center)
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Common questions
Do community health centers in Palo Alto accept Medicaid?
3 of the 3 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 Palo Alto?
3 of the 3 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.
What services do Palo Alto community health centers offer?
Services at the centers listed include Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care, On-site pharmacy, Substance-use treatment.
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