Operated by Unity Health Care, Inc.
3020 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009-6837
Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics…
Operated by Whitman-Walker Clinic Inc
1525 14th St NWWashington, DC 20005-3706
Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy…
Operated by Whitman-Walker Clinic Inc
1201 Sycamore Dr SEWashington, DC 20032-5956
Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Primary care
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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 43 centers listed in Washington, 43 offer sliding-scale fees, 43 accept Medicaid, and 43 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 Washington
- Enabling services (43 centers)
- Primary care (38 centers)
- Behavioral health (23 centers)
- Dental (13 centers)
- Pediatrics (8 centers)
- Substance-use treatment (8 centers)
- OB/GYN & maternal health (6 centers)
- On-site pharmacy (3 centers)
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Common questions
Do community health centers in Washington accept Medicaid?
43 of the 43 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 Washington?
43 of the 43 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.
What services do Washington community health centers offer?
Services at the centers listed include Enabling services, Primary care, Behavioral health, Dental, Pediatrics.
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