• Serve all patients regardless of ability to pay
• Are located in medically underserved communities or populations
• Provide comprehensive health care, including access to dental and mental health services
• Are run by community boards
• Are community-based nonprofits or public agencies with a mission to provide health care to low-income, working families
CHCs have been around for more than 50 years. Since the establishment of the Health Center Program in 1965, bipartisan Congressional support has helped to maintain and strengthen the program.