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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in East Chicago, IN

9 free and low-cost community health centers in East Chicago, 9 with sliding-scale fees, 9 accepting Medicaid.

219 Health Network

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Operated by 219 Health Network Inc

4320 Fir St UNIT 211
East Chicago, IN 46312-3076
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care

219 Health Network

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Operated by 219 Health Network Inc

100 W Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312-3260
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Healthlinc Inc

1313 W Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312-3316
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

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Sliding-scale care in East 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 9 centers listed in East Chicago, 9 offer sliding-scale fees, 9 accept Medicaid, and 9 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 East Chicago

  • Enabling services (9 centers)
  • Primary care (7 centers)
  • Behavioral health (4 centers)
  • Pediatrics (3 centers)
  • Dental (2 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (2 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (2 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (1 center)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in East Chicago accept Medicaid?

9 of the 9 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 East Chicago?

9 of the 9 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do East Chicago community health centers offer?

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

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