Free & Low-Cost Healthcare in California
2.7M people in California are uninsured (6.8% uninsured rate). California has expanded Medicaid, covering adults up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
1370+
Community Health Centers
6.8%
Uninsured Rate
Yes
Medicaid Expanded
Coverage Programs in California
- Medi-Cal (Medicaid)
- Covered California Marketplace
- County Indigent Programs
- Emergency Medi-Cal
Top Community Health Centers
AltaMed Health Services
Los Angeles, CA
Primary CareDentalBehavioral HealthPharmacy
Community Health Center Network
Oakland, CA
Primary CareWomen's HealthPediatrics
La Clinica de La Raza
Oakland, CA
Primary CareDentalVisionMental Health
Sliding Scale Fees
Most California FQHCs use a sliding fee scale based on federal poverty guidelines. At 100% FPL, visits typically cost $20–40. Below 100% FPL, many services are free.
Prescription Savings in California
- Medi-Cal covers most prescriptions at $0–$1 copay
- California's $30 insulin cap applies even without insurance
- Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs ships to all CA addresses
- Manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
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