National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

Best for

Uninsured adults whose income is above the Medicaid line but who still cannot afford a visit.

Why Kave includes this

Free and charitable clinics fill the specific gap that sinks people in non-expansion states: too much income for Medicaid, too little for a marketplace plan. Kave includes this directory because it is the only national index of clinics that charge nothing, and because their eligibility rules are published rather than discretionary.

Expected cost

Most member clinics charge nothing. A minority ask for a small nominal donation, which is waived on request.

Insurance requirement

Most member clinics serve uninsured patients only. Some accept underinsured patients with high deductibles.

Who qualifies

Rules are set per clinic, commonly at or below 200–300% of the Federal Poverty Level, with proof of residence in the service area.

Where it is available

Nationwide (United States)

How you use it

In person

Languages

English