What is an FQHC and how does it work in Bakersfield?

Federally Qualified Health Centers are community-based clinics that receive HRSA funding to provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Bakersfield has 43 FQHC sites — fees slide based on income, with no patient turned away.

Can I go to an FQHC in Bakersfield without insurance?

Yes. FQHCs are required by law to accept patients without insurance and to charge on a sliding scale based on household income. Bring proof of income (pay stub, tax return, benefits letter) at your first visit so they can set your fee tier.

Do FQHCs in Bakersfield help with food assistance?

Most FQHCs screen for food insecurity at every primary-care visit and either operate on-site food pantries or refer to community pantries through a "food prescription" program. Ask the medical assistant or social worker about food resources during your visit.

What does an FQHC visit cost in Bakersfield?

For uninsured patients, sliding-scale fees typically range from a $20–$25 nominal fee at the lowest income tier up to "full charge" (similar to private market rates) at higher tiers. With Medicaid or Medicare, your normal copay applies. With private insurance, your deductible/copay applies as usual.

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FQHC Health Centers in Bakersfield, CA

43 HRSA-funded community health centers · sliding-scale fees · all patients welcome

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34th Street Community Health Center

2000 Physicians Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-324-1455

Baker Street Village Community Health Center

1015 Baker St # 4, Bakersfield, CA 93305

661-328-4283

Brimhall Community Health Center

8307 Brimhall Rd, Suite 1702, Bakersfield, CA 93312

661-635-3050

CORPORATE HQ - Clinica Sierra Vista

1430 Truxtun Ave, Ste 400, Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-635-3050

Central Bakersfield Community Health Center

301 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304

661-323-6086

Clinica Sierra Vista Corporate Headquarters

9525 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311

661-635-3050

Comprehensive Care Center

625 34th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

833-678-2781

East Bakersfield Community Health Center

815 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93307

661-322-3905

East Bakersfield Dental Center

1125 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

661-632-2144

East Niles Community Health Center

7800 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306

661-328-4284

Family Health Center

1611 1st St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

661-635-5300

Greenfield Community Health Center

9001 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93307

661-328-4260

KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 1000

1111 Columbus St, Suite 1000, Bakersfield, CA 93305

661-326-2800

KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000

1111 Columbus St, Suite 2000, Bakersfield, CA 93305

661-326-2800

KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 3000

1111 Columbus St, Suite 3000, Bakersfield, CA 93305

661-326-2800

KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - M STREET

2700 M St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-326-2520

KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - MT. VERNON

1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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