Healthcare Access Resources
Community health centers, Medicaid enrollment, prescription assistance, and mental health services.
Health Insurance Programs
Medicaid
Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.
Eligibility: Based on income, household size, disability status
Apply: Your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov
CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance)
Low-cost health coverage for children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.
Eligibility: Children under 19 in families above Medicaid limits
Apply: InsureKidsNow.gov or call 1-877-543-7669
Marketplace Insurance
Health insurance plans through the ACA marketplace. Financial assistance available based on income to lower monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
Eligibility: Most people without employer or government coverage
Apply: Healthcare.gov or your state marketplace
Community Health Services
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Community health centers that provide care regardless of ability to pay. Services include primary care, dental, mental health, and pharmacy on a sliding fee scale.
Eligibility: Open to all, fees based on income
Find: FindAHealthCenter.HRSA.gov
Free Clinics
Volunteer-based clinics providing free medical care to uninsured and underinsured patients. Services vary by location.
Eligibility: Generally uninsured with limited income
Find: FreeClinics.com or NeedyMeds.org
Prescription Assistance
Patient Assistance Programs
Drug manufacturers offer free or reduced-cost medications to people who cannot afford them. Each company has its own program and eligibility requirements.
Eligibility: Varies by program, generally income-based
Find: NeedyMeds.org or Medicine Assistance Tool
Medicare Extra Help
Federal program that helps Medicare beneficiaries pay for prescription drug coverage premiums, deductibles, and co-payments.
Eligibility: Medicare beneficiaries with limited income/resources
Apply: Social Security office or SSA.gov
Mental Health Services
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Call or text 988.
Eligibility: Anyone in crisis
Contact: Call or text 988
Community Mental Health Centers
Provide outpatient mental health services including counseling, therapy, and psychiatric care. Many offer services on a sliding fee scale.
Eligibility: Open to community members
Find: SAMHSA.gov treatment locator or call 211