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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Cincinnati, OH

28 free and low-cost community health centers in Cincinnati, 28 with sliding-scale fees, 28 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by The Cincinnati Health Network, Inc.

4769 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237-6107
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

Operated by The Cincinnati Health Network, Inc.

4138 Hamilton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223-2293
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

Operated by Christian Community Health Services

5 E Liberty St
Cincinnati, OH 45202-8202
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Equitas Health Inc

2805 Gilbert Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206-1210
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Healthsource Of Ohio Inc

8000 5 Mile Rd STE 207
Cincinnati, OH 45230-2187
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

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:

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Sliding-scale care in Cincinnati: 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 28 centers listed in Cincinnati, 28 offer sliding-scale fees, 28 accept Medicaid, and 28 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 Cincinnati

  • Enabling services (28 centers)
  • Primary care (26 centers)
  • Behavioral health (15 centers)
  • Dental (13 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (13 centers)
  • Pediatrics (10 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (6 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (3 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Cincinnati accept Medicaid?

28 of the 28 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 Cincinnati?

28 of the 28 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Cincinnati community health centers offer?

Services at the centers listed include Enabling services, Primary care, Behavioral health, Dental, On-site pharmacy.

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