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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Columbia, MO

13 free and low-cost community health centers in Columbia, 13 with sliding-scale fees, 13 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by Preferred Family Healthcare Inc

3401 Berrywood Dr
Columbia, MO 65201-8372
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care

Operated by Preferred Family Healthcare Inc

1805 E Walnut St
Columbia, MO 65201-6425
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care

Operated by Preferred Family Healthcare Inc

3407 Berrywood Dr, Suite 200
Columbia, MO 65201-6500
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services

Operated by Compass Health, Inc

1705 E Broadway, Ste 340
Columbia, MO 65201-7167
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

Operated by Compass Health, Inc

200 Portland St
Columbia, MO 65201-6525
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Pediatrics, Substance-use treatment

Operated by Compass Health, Inc

1000 W Nifong Blvd
Columbia, MO 65203-5615
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Compass Health, Inc

303 N Keene St, Ste 202
Columbia, MO 65201-8052
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

Every clinic above sees patients regardless of insurance, and that is the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid, so the sliding scale usually costs less. If you need to talk to a clinician today and cannot get in:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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Sliding-scale care in Columbia: 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 13 centers listed in Columbia, 13 offer sliding-scale fees, 13 accept Medicaid, and 13 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 Columbia

  • Enabling services (13 centers)
  • Primary care (10 centers)
  • Behavioral health (9 centers)
  • Dental (7 centers)
  • Pediatrics (4 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (3 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (1 center)
  • Substance-use treatment (1 center)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Columbia accept Medicaid?

13 of the 13 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 Columbia?

13 of the 13 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Columbia community health centers offer?

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

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