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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Santa Barbara, CA

12 free and low-cost community health centers in Santa Barbara, 12 with sliding-scale fees, 12 accepting Medicaid.

La Posada

FQHC

Operated by County Of Santa Barbara

4500 Hollister Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1799
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Usarc

FQHC

Operated by American Indian Health & Services Corporation

3227 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3328
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Dental, Enabling services, Primary care

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Sliding-scale care in Santa Barbara: 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 12 centers listed in Santa Barbara, 12 offer sliding-scale fees, 12 accept Medicaid, and 12 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 Santa Barbara

  • Enabling services (12 centers)
  • Primary care (10 centers)
  • Behavioral health (6 centers)
  • Pediatrics (4 centers)
  • Dental (3 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (3 centers)
  • Vision care (3 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (2 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Santa Barbara accept Medicaid?

12 of the 12 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 Santa Barbara?

12 of the 12 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Santa Barbara community health centers offer?

Services at the centers listed include Enabling services, Primary care, Behavioral health, Pediatrics, Dental.

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