Low Cost Health Care/Insurance

In this section, find out about:
● Free & Low Cost Health Care Clinics
● Urgent Care for Children & Teens
● Dental Resources
● Vision Resources
● Health Resources for Women
● Immunization Clinics & Vaccines
● Prescription Help
● Health Insurance Resources

● FREE & LOW COST HEALTH CARE CLINICS ●
Columbus Public Health Resource Lists
Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost health care clinics throughout Columbus. These lists include vision and dental care as well.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Primary Care Centers
Provides comprehensive well and sick care for children and teens at many locations throughout Columbus. The South High Primary Care Center provides care to adults as well. They accept most insurances, including government insurances (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), and provide financial assistance for people without insurance who qualify.
  • Downtown Primary Care Center
    555 South 18th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
  • Eastland Primary Care Center
    4434 Crossroads Center, Columbus, Ohio 43232
  • Hilltop Primary Care Center
    2857 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
  • Linden Primary Care Center
    1390 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
  • Near East Primary Care Center
    1125 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
  • Northland Primary Care Center
    4560 Morse Centre Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
  • Olentangy Primary Care Center
    1275 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
  • South High Primary Care Center
    1392 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
  • Westside Primary Care Center
    441 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
  • Whitehall Primary Care Center
    561 South Yearling Road, Whitehall, Ohio 43213
Call for an appointment: (614) 722-6200
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
● URGENT CARE FOR CHILDREN & TEENS ●
Nationwide Children's Hospital Urgent Care Centers
The website provides excellent information describing services available at their Urgent Care locations, when to go the Urgent Care, what you should bring and more. All of the locations provide lab and x-rays as well.
  • Downtown Urgent Care
    555 South 18th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 722-4329
  • Canal Winchester Close to Home Center
    7901 Diley Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
    (614) 355-9050
  • Dublin Close to Home Center
    7450 Hospital Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43016
    (614) 355-7000
  • East Columbus Close to Home Center
    6435 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
    (614) 355-8100
  • Westerville Close to Home Center
    433 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43082
    (614) 355-8300
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
● DENTAL RESOURCES ●
Columbus Public Health Dental Resource Lists
Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost adult dental care clinics throughout Columbus.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dental Clinic
Provides routine and emergency dental care for babies, children and teens. As a Safety Net Dental Care program in Ohio, they offer sliding scale fees for those who cannot afford a private dentist. They accept many insurances as well, including Medicaid and have emergency walk-in hours. They have a baby dental clinic for children ages 0 to 3 as well.
555 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-5650
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University
In collaboration with Nationwide Children's Hospital, a complete range of dental services are offered for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. All major insurance programs (including Medicaid) and a sliding fee scale for self-pay patients are accepted. When necessary, fee arrangements can be made.
1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-3160
- http://nisonger.osu.edu/dental
Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Bureau of Community Health Services
Provides an online list of reduced-cost dental clinics throughout Ohio, detailed information about dental health and information about how much fluoride is in your water.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-4180
- www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms
OSU Dental Clinic
Offers a complete range of affordable dental services, including preventive teeth cleaning and emergency care. Because care is administered by student dentists, you can expect to save considerably when compared to fees charged in a private practice. Call for insurance and self-pay information. Services are provided for children above age 5 and adults throughout Ohio. Offers emergency walk-in hours for adults as well.
305 West Twelfth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Adults: (614) 292-2751 or Children: (614) 292-2027
- http://dent.osu.edu/student_clinics/clinics.php
Small Smiles Dental Center of Columbus
Provides affordable dental services for children ages 6 months to 20 years old. Accepts most health insurances, including government insurances (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource) and has a sliding scale fee for uninsured patients.
2100 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 470-9840
- http://smallsmiles.com
● VISION RESOURCES ●
Columbus Public Health Vision Resource Lists
Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost adult vision clinics throughout Columbus.
Infant See
The American Optometric Association provides free eye exams for infants between 6 and 12 months of age regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage. Call to find a local participating optometrist.
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Toll-free: (888) 396-3937
- www.infantsee.org
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Eye Clinic
Offers routine and advanced care for children with visual impairments. They have several locations throughout Columbus, and their website lists helpful resources. They accept all major insurances (including Medicaid, Caresource and Molina) and provide financial assistance for patients without insurance who qualify.
555 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-4075
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Ohio Ophthalmological Society (OOS) Free Sports Goggles Program
Protect your child from getting injured when they play sports by getting a free pair of prescription sports goggles. Regular eyeglasses and contacts will not protect a child’s eyes from injury and may even increase the damage. To qualify for this free program, children must wear glasses or contacts and live in a family whose income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level (view poverty guidelines).
3401 Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 527-6799
- www.playhardgear.com
● HEALTH RESOURCES FOR WOMEN ●
Columbus Public Health Resource Lists for Women
Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost women's health services throughout Columbus.
CAP4Kids Pregnancy Resources
Click below to go to the pregnancy page of CAP4Kids to find health resources for pregnant women.
- Go to CAP4Kids Pregnancy Page
● IMMUNIZATION CLINICS & VACCINES ●
Adult Immunization Coalition of Central Ohio (AICCO)
Their website has a schedule of central Ohio clinics where adults can get free and low cost vaccines, including flu vaccines and travel vaccines.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
- www.vaccine4me.com
Columbus Public Health (CPH) Immunization Clinic
Provides walk-in immunizations for children and teens less than age 19 at a minimal cost at the Parsons Avenue location most days of the week and at the Worthington United Methodist Church on the third Tuesday of each month. Many insurances are accepted as well. No child is denied if not able to pay. Go online for a complete schedule of hours and printable handouts.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
600 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 645-7945
- http://publichealth.columbus.gov
Franklin County Public Health Immunization Clinic
Offers vaccine clinics throughout Columbus for children under age 19. Vaccines are available at a low cost (or sliding fee scale) for children, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Click below for their clinic schedule. They do not provide international travel vaccinations.
280 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-3719
- www.myfcph.org
Nationwide Children's Hospital Primary Care Centers
Provides immunizations for children and teens up to age 21 at many locations throughout Columbus. The South High Primary Care Center provides care to adults as well. They accept most insurances, including government insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina), and provide financial assistance for people without insurance who qualify.
555 South Eighteenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Call for an appointment: (614) 722-6200
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Project LOVE
Project L. O. V. E. ( Love Our Kids… Vaccinate Early!) is a unique partnership between hospitals, area physicians, the City of Columbus, Franklin County health departments, local businesses and community organizations whose goal is to assure that Franklin County children are fully immunized. Go online to find out more information about why immunizations are so important, and what immunizations you should get. Their website also has information about free local community health fairs and immunization events.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-LOVE or (614) 645-1478
- www.project-love.org
Travel Vaccine Clinics
Click below for a list of local travel clinics. They provide international travel vaccines. Appointments should be scheduled at least 6 weeks prior to departure.Parents and physicians may also call the CDC Travel Hotline during the week for recommendations.
Travel Hotline: (800) CDC-INFO or (800) 232-4636
● PRESCRIPTION HELP ●
Columbus Public Health Prescription List
Provides a detailed listing of free and low cost prescriptions, including local pharmacy programs, discount cards and more.
Needy Meds
This website provides a lot of information about prescription resources, including discount drug cards, government programs, low cost clinics, patient assistance programs, disease-based prescription help and programs for children.
PO Box 219, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01931
- www.needymeds.com
Rx Assist
RxAssist is a nationally recognized, web-based medication assistance resource center. Individuals can go online and search for specific medications to see what financial help is offered for that medication.
111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
- www.rxassist.org
Rx Hope
Guides patients in affording medications, through patient assistance programs. They can determine if you are eligible for patient assistance and then help you with the application process.
PO Box 42886, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
(877) 267-0571
- www.rxhope.com
Xubex
A free nationwide program that offers discounted brand name and generic medications. Apply online or by calling the toll-free hotline. There is no enrollment fee. Medications covered can be checked online.
PO Box 1244, Winter Park, Florida 32790
(866) 699-8239
- www.xubex.com
● HEALTH INSURANCE RESOURCES ●
Alien Emergency Medical Assistance (AEMA)
Provides coverage for treatment of an emergency medical condition for immigrants and non-citizens who do not qualify for regular Medicaid but have a limited income. A social security number, information about citizenship status or an interview are not required. Applications can be submitted at the local Job and Family Services office or to a hospital caseworker. Click to find out about AEMA.
80 East Fulton Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Medicaid Hotline: (800) 324-8680
Department of Job & Family Services: (614) 233-2000
- www.franklincountyohio.gov
Bureau for Children with Mental Handicaps (BCMH)
Pays for the care of children with handicaps and special health care needs under age 21. Families may receive full BCMH coverage or be eligible for the BCMH cost-share program, depending on the circumstance. You must apply for and use other health insurance first (such as Healthy Start or private insurance).
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43216
(800) 755-4769 or (614) 466-1700
- www.odh.ohio.gov
Disability Benefits (SSI)
Children and adults with long-term disabling conditions may apply for disability insurance. The benefits pay for many services, including doctor and hospital visits. The website helps you find out if you qualify and how to apply. Call the toll-free national hotline or go online for more information.
200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 772-1213
- www.ssa.gov
Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services (JFS)
Provides information about health insurance coverage. Also, visit their website to find helpful information about food assistance, cash assistance, health care, job training, child care and much more. Individuals can apply for Medicaid at their local Opportunity Center, based on where they live.
  • 1055 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43203
    (614) 212-1999
  • 1721 Northland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 233-2000
  • 3723 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
    (614) 233-2000
  • 314 North Wilson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    (614) 233-2000
 - www.franklincountyohio.gov
Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP)
HCAP provides medical care to people with incomes at or below the poverty level or on disability medical assistance. Applicants must be residents of Ohio but do not need to be US citizens, and applicants must not be eligible for Medicaid. Information about these programs can be obtained from each hospital’s financial assistance department. Go online for income requirements and an application.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
For Nationwide Children's HCAP: (614) 722-2055
- http://uhcanohio.org
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Insure Kids Now
Go online to find Medicaid providers (medical and dental) in your area, a description of available Medicaid benefits, and questions and answers to your health insurance questions. Call the toll-free hotline to find out more information about the programs and how to apply.
(877) KIDS-NOW or (877) 543-7669
- www.insurekidsnow.gov
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Got You Covered
Representatives at the hospital and at clinics throughout Columbus can help families determine if their children qualify for Ohio’s free Medicaid program and handle all the paperwork at no cost. You do not have to be a US citizen to qualify, but you do need to be an Ohio resident, have a social security number and meet certain financial requirements. Call for more information.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Hands On Central Ohio: 2-1-1 or 614-211-2255
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB)
A one-stop place where Ohioans with a low to moderate income can check eligibility for benefits such as child care help, home energy assistance, free tax preparation services and children’s health care insurance. Follow the link below to access QuickCheck, an easy online way of finding out if you are eligible for benefits. Once determining eligibility, you can find a Benefit Bank near where you live.
51 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 648-1176
- www.ohiobenefits.org
Ohio Medicaid Healthy Start & Healthy Families
Provides free and low-cost health care coverage to families, children up to age 19 and pregnant women. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital care, pregnancy services, vision, dental and mental health services.
  • Healthy Start (also called SCHIP) is a Medicaid program available to children younger than age 19 and pregnant women in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
  • Healthy Families is a Medicaid program available to families with children and an income up to 90% of the federal poverty level.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Medicaid Consumer Hotline: (800) 324-8680
- http://jfs.ohio.gov
Ohio Medicaid Waivers
Waivers are programs that help Ohio Medicaid customers with special needs remain at home instead of being in a nursing home, hospital or facility. They provide financial assistance to families, and there is typically a waiting list. Services may include personal care, transportation, respite services, supported employment, nutrition services, assistive devices, home modifications and interpreter services. See further information about Ohio waiver programs below.2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 475-6440
- http://jfs.ohio.gov
Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio (UHCAN)
Their free hotline assists callers in finding affordable health care options, prescriptions and hospital care throughout Ohio. Their website provides information on free clinics and community health centers, how to find affordable prescriptions, Columbus hospital clinics offering financial assistance and other resources.
370 South Fifth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 456-0060, ext. 233
- http://uhcanohio.org
More Health Insurance Resources for Families with Special Needs
Click below to find out more disability and benefit information and resources in the special needs section of CAP4Kids.
- Go to CAP4Kids Special Needs Page
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