2
charge on a sliding scale
2
accept Medicaid
2
see uninsured patients
A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.
2 centers in Boston offering vision care
1340 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215-4302
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
South Street Clinic
FQHC145 South Street
Boston, MA 02111-2826
- Sliding scale
- Medicaid
- Uninsured welcome
Common questions
Is there free vision care in Boston?
2 of the 2 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.
Which clinics in Boston take Medicaid for vision care?
2 of the 2 centers listed accept Medicaid. 2 also see patients with no insurance at all.
Do I need insurance to be seen for vision care in Boston?
No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.