This will list a few sites in the US for source of low-cost medical
care if you don't have medical insurance. US medical care is the most
expensive in the world. The per capita spending is also the highest in
the world by far.
2 Organizations, Michigan
Here are six organizations in Michigan providing low-cost or free
medical care for those without insurance, formatted with sources on the
same line:
Cherry Health: One of Michigan's largest FQHCs,
offering medical, dental, and vision services via a sliding fee discount
program. https://www.cherryhealth.org/
Free & Charitable Clinics of Michigan (FCOM): A
network of clinics specifically for the uninsured, often providing
primary and dental care at no cost through volunteers. https://www.fcomi.org/find-a-clinic.html
Hegira Health: A Certified Community Behavioral
Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Southeast Michigan providing mental health and
substance use treatments regardless of ability to pay. https://www.hegirahealth.org/
Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA): Provides
a locator for over 300 health center sites statewide that offer sliding
fee scales based on income. https://www.mpca.net/page/HealthCenterLocator
HUDA Clinic: A Detroit-based clinic providing free
primary care, mental health services, and an in-house pharmacy for those
without insurance. https://www.hudaclinic.org/
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center (UGL):
Serves the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan with a sliding fee
program for primary and preventative care. https://uglhealth.org/
3 Organizations, national US
Finding affordable medical care without insurance in the US involves
looking for "sliding scale" fees, which adjust based on your income.
Here are five of the best resources for locating and accessing low-cost
care:
Dollar For: A nonprofit that helps patients
navigate "Charity Care" (financial assistance) at hospitals. Most
nonprofit hospitals are legally required to waive or reduce bills for
low-to-middle-income patients, and this site helps you check eligibility
and apply. https://dollarfor.org/
HRSA Health Center Locator: This is the official
database for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). These clinics
provide primary care, dental, and mental health services to everyone,
regardless of their ability to pay, using a sliding fee scale. https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
(NAFC): This organization represents clinics that specifically
target the uninsured and underinsured. Their search tool helps you find
non-government-funded clinics that often provide care at little to no
cost. https://nafcclinics.org/find-a-clinic/
NeedyMeds: A comprehensive nonprofit database that
allows you to search for free, low-cost, or sliding-scale clinics by zip
code. It also includes filters for specialized care like dental or
mental health. https://www.needymeds.org/free-clinics-branch
Sesame Care: A direct-pay healthcare marketplace
where you can see upfront prices for telehealth and in-person visits
without needing insurance. Virtual urgent care visits often start as low
as $34. https://sesamecare.com/