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Free or Low-Cost Care

If you don’t have and are unable to afford health insurance, you have options that may provide free or low-cost care. Use the resources below to find the health care options that work best for you.

Private Insurance Options

Learn how to find and compare private insurance plans based on price, out-of-pocket costs, and other features.

Medicaid

Medicaid programs provide coverage for some people with low incomes.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 

CHIP provides low-cost health insurance coverage for children in families who earn too much income to qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford private health insurance.

Community Health Centers

Learn how to find a local facility that provides care at no cost or on a sliding scale based in your income.

 
 
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