Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
New Jersey's FQHCs provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to all people, regardless of their ability to pay. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale based on your income level if you are uninsured. Some examples include:Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative (BVMI): Provides free healthcare to low-income, uninsured adults in Bergen County.
Cherry Hill Free Clinic: Offers free primary care services to uninsured residents in the area by appointment only.
Henry J. Austin Health Center (Trenton): An FQHC providing a wide range of medical services.
North Hudson Community Action Corporation: Has several locations and accepts uninsured patients, offering services on a sliding scale.
Zufall Health Center: A network of community health centers with numerous locations across New Jersey that offer sliding-fee scale services.
Remote Area Medical (RAM)
What it is: RAM provides free, mobile pop-up clinics offering medical, dental, and vision services.
Who it's for: Anyone can attend a RAM clinic, as there are no requirements for ID, insurance, or proof of income.
How it works: Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Clinic locations and schedules are available on their website.
NYC Care
What it is: A health care access program that provides free or low-cost services at NYC Health + Hospitals locations across the city.
Who it's for: All New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
How it works: Fees are based on your income and family size and can be as low as $0. There are no monthly fees or premiums.
How to apply: Call 646-NYC-CARE (646-692-2273) or visit an NYC Health + Hospitals location.
Community health centers
Brooklyn Free Clinic: Offers free primary care services to uninsured adults in Brooklyn. It is run by students and volunteers from SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: A federally qualified health center that serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay, language, or immigration status. It has multiple locations in Manhattan and Queens.
ECHO Free Clinic (Bronx): Provides free, high-quality, comprehensive health care to the uninsured population of the Bronx. It is a collaboration between the Institute for Family Health and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Pillars NYC Community Free Clinic (Harlem): Affiliated with New York Tech College of Osteopathic Medicine, this clinic provides free services in Harlem.
NYC Department of Health clinics
Sexual Health Clinics: Offer low- and no-cost confidential services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV.
Tuberculosis Chest Centers: Provide free evaluation and treatment for anyone at risk for TB.
Immunization Clinics: Offer routine and seasonal flu vaccines.
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Texas
Healthcare Clinics in Texas:
Remote Area Medical (RAM): These are pop-up free clinics (“mobile clinics”) that offer medical, dental, vision services. According to their site, you do not need ID, proof of income, or insurance to receive care.
Lirios Pediatrics (Austin, TX): Free clinic for uninsured kids. The clinic does not ask about immigration status. Many patients are immigrants or refugees who may not qualify for Medicaid.
Texas Free Care (Frisco, TX): Walk‑in clinic operating every 2nd Monday, serving those uninsured or underinsured.
Casa El Buen Samaritano Free Clinic (Houston, TX): A nonprofit clinic offering free medical care (examples: diabetes, hypertension, preventive medicine, women’s health). The listing does not state explicitly about immigration status, but because it is a free charity clinic, it may have more flexible policies. It’s worth calling to confirm.
Harris Health System – Gold Card Clinics (Houston, TX): They provide outpatient care for people who cannot afford it, including undocumented immigrants.
University Health – Refugee Health Services (San Antonio, TX): For refugees, resettled immigrants etc. Provides screening, linkage to services. While the main focus is those with refugee status, it is a clinic designed for people coming from abroad and likely has more protections and support.