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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Chicago, IL

168 free and low-cost community health centers in Chicago, 168 with sliding-scale fees, 168 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by Access Community Health Network

2653 W Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60608-1647
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care

Operated by Access Community Health Network

3700 W 26th St
Chicago, IL 60623-3824
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care, Vision care

Operated by Access Community Health Network

2701 W 68th St # 3-south
Chicago, IL 60629-1813
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Pediatrics, Primary care…

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Sliding-scale care in Chicago: 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 168 centers listed in Chicago, 168 offer sliding-scale fees, 168 accept Medicaid, and 168 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 Chicago

  • Enabling services (168 centers)
  • Primary care (144 centers)
  • Behavioral health (85 centers)
  • Pediatrics (58 centers)
  • Dental (53 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (48 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (39 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (28 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Chicago accept Medicaid?

168 of the 168 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 Chicago?

168 of the 168 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Chicago community health centers offer?

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

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