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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Philadelphia, PA

72 free and low-cost community health centers in Philadelphia, 72 with sliding-scale fees, 72 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by Public Health Management Corp

6901 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142-1159
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

Operated by Public Health Management Corp

1200 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123-3658
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Public Health Management Corp

1900 N 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122-2024
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Public Health Management Corp

2301 E Allegheny Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134-4427
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Public Health Management Corp

5675 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120-2719
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

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

Operated by Public Health Management Corp

1221 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121-4901
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Enabling services, Primary care

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Sliding-scale care in Philadelphia: 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 72 centers listed in Philadelphia, 72 offer sliding-scale fees, 72 accept Medicaid, and 72 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 Philadelphia

  • Enabling services (72 centers)
  • Primary care (66 centers)
  • Behavioral health (39 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (33 centers)
  • Pediatrics (31 centers)
  • Dental (30 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (25 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (14 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Philadelphia accept Medicaid?

72 of the 72 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 Philadelphia?

72 of the 72 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Philadelphia community health centers offer?

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

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