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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Boston, MA

32 free and low-cost community health centers in Boston, 32 with sliding-scale fees, 32 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program

889 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02118-4004
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

Operated by South Cove Community Health Center, Inc

256 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02111-1835
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

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Operated by South Boston Community Health Center, Inc.

505 Congress St
Boston, MA 02210-2902
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

Operated by Boston Health Care For The Homeless Program

39 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4702
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

Sliding-scale care in Boston: 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 32 centers listed in Boston, 32 offer sliding-scale fees, 32 accept Medicaid, and 32 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 Boston

  • Enabling services (32 centers)
  • Primary care (32 centers)

Free screening programs in Boston

Common questions

Do community health centers in Boston accept Medicaid?

32 of the 32 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 Boston?

32 of the 32 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Boston community health centers offer?

Services at the centers listed include Enabling services, Primary care.

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