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Showing 9 of 9 free services

ACA Health Insurance Marketplace

National

Subsidized health insurance with premium tax credits for income 100–400% FPL.

Health — Primary Care

CDC Free Cancer Screening Programs

National

Free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings for low-income uninsured patients.

Health — Primary Care

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

National

Low-cost health coverage for children in families who earn too much for Medicaid.

Health — Primary Care

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

National

Sliding-scale primary care clinics for all patients regardless of insurance or income.

Health — Primary Care

Hill-Burton Free Hospital Care

National

Hospitals that received federal funds must provide free or reduced-cost care to qualifying patients.

Health — Primary Care

Medicaid

National

Free or low-cost health coverage for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and disabled.

Health — Primary Care

National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

National

Network of 1,400+ free clinics providing medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services.

Health — Primary Care

Planned Parenthood Sliding Scale Care

National

Reproductive health services on sliding fee scale regardless of insurance status.

Health — Primary Care

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program

National

Free HIV care, treatment, and support services for low-income people living with HIV.

Health — Primary Care