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What is a community health center?

Short answer

A federally funded clinic that serves everyone, with or without insurance, and charges based on income.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

HealthCare.gov: coverage for immigrantshealthcare.gov
HRSA: find a health centerfindahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
HHS: language access in health carehhs.gov