Free and low-cost urgent care and prescriptions near you
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) provide walk-in urgent care on a sliding-scale fee — you pay what you can afford, sometimes nothing. No insurance required. Prescription assistance programs like GoodRx can cut prescription costs by up to 80% at most pharmacies. You do not need to be uninsured to use these programs.
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FQHCs are required by law to see all patients regardless of ability to pay. Sliding-scale fees. Search at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov or enter your ZIP above.
Free discount card that works at most US pharmacies. No insurance or ID needed. Show on your phone. Available at goodrx.com.
Most counties operate public health clinics with walk-in urgent care at reduced or no cost for uninsured patients.
Many pharmaceutical companies offer free or reduced-cost medications through patient assistance programs. Search at needymeds.org.
What you may need to bring
- Photo ID if you have one (not always required)
- List of current medications
- Proof of income if applying for sliding-scale fees (pay stub, benefit letter)
- Insurance card if you have one
What to expect
At an FQHC, you will be seen regardless of your ability to pay. Staff will work with you on fees — including zero cost for those who qualify. For prescriptions, show your GoodRx coupon at the pharmacy counter before they ring you up. Most pharmacists can apply it in seconds.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is an FQHC?
- A Federally Qualified Health Center is a community health center funded by the federal government to provide care regardless of ability to pay. They must accept all patients and offer sliding-scale fees. There are over 14,000 FQHC locations across the US.
- Can I get urgent care without insurance?
- Yes. FQHCs see uninsured patients. County health departments also offer care on sliding-scale fees. You will not be turned away for lack of insurance at most public health clinics.
- How does GoodRx work?
- GoodRx is a free service that negotiates discounts at pharmacies. Go to goodrx.com, search your medication, and show the coupon code at the pharmacy. No ID or insurance needed.
- What if I need medication but can't afford it at all?
- Ask your doctor about patient assistance programs — most major pharmaceutical companies have them. NeedyMeds.org is a free database of these programs. Pharmacists can also help identify cheaper alternatives.
- Can I get emergency contraception or PEP at low cost?
- Emergency contraception (Plan B equivalent) is available over the counter. PEP (post-exposure HIV prevention) is time-sensitive — contact an FQHC, Planned Parenthood, or AIDS Healthcare Foundation pharmacy immediately. AHF provides free PEP.
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