Free & Low-Cost Clinics in San Mateo, CA
This page lists 8 free and low-cost health clinics in San Mateo, CA — with verified addresses, hours, accepted insurance, and links to dedicated pages for the most-searched services in town.
San Mateo at a glance
| Clinics listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as free | 1 |
| Sliding-scale fees (by income) | 7 |
| Accept uninsured patients | 8 |
| Accept Medicaid | 7 |
| Offer dental care | 1 |
| Offer mental health care | 4 |
| Accept walk-ins | 1 |
| List weekend hours | 1 |
| Spanish spoken | 4 |
Counts come from the clinic listings on this page, as each clinic describes itself. How we build and check listings.
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All clinics in San Mateo
Show only clinics that are:
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Planned Parenthood - San Mateo Health Center
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Samaritan House - Free Clinic of San Mateo
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San Mateo Medical Center - Edison Clinic
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San Mateo Medical Center - Medical Specialty Clinic
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San Mateo Medical Center - Mobile Health Clinic
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San Mateo Medical Center - OB/GYN Clinic
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San Mateo Medical Center - Pediatrics Clinic
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San Mateo Medical Center - Senior Care Center
Frequently asked questions
- How many free and low-cost clinics are in San Mateo, CA?
- freeclinics.us lists 8 free and low-cost health clinics in San Mateo, CA. Of these, 1 is listed as free and 7 charge on a sliding scale based on income.
- Are there free clinics in San Mateo, CA?
- Yes. 1 of the 8 clinics listed in San Mateo is listed as free: Samaritan House - Free Clinic of San Mateo. Call ahead to confirm, because fees and eligibility can change.
- Can I get care in San Mateo without insurance?
- Yes. 8 of the 8 clinics listed in San Mateo accept uninsured patients, and 7 accept Medicaid.
- Where can I get low-cost dental care in San Mateo, CA?
- 1 clinic listed in San Mateo offers dental care: Samaritan House - Free Clinic of San Mateo.
- Are any clinics in San Mateo open on weekends?
- 1 clinic in San Mateo lists Saturday or Sunday hours: San Mateo Medical Center - Pediatrics Clinic. Hours change, so call before you go.
- Do clinics in San Mateo have Spanish-speaking staff?
- 4 of the 8 clinics listed in San Mateo list Spanish as a language spoken: Planned Parenthood - San Mateo Health Center, Samaritan House - Free Clinic of San Mateo, San Mateo Medical Center - Edison Clinic and San Mateo Medical Center - Mobile Health Clinic.
Other ways to find care
How free and low-cost care works
Most clinics here charge on a sliding scale: what you pay depends on your household income and family size, and the lowest-income patients often pay nothing. Bring a photo ID, proof of income and proof of address to get the lowest fee. How sliding-scale fees work
If none of the clinics above fit your situation, two other places to try are 211 (dial 2-1-1 from any phone in the US for a referral to local social services, including health clinics) and your county health department, which often runs its own low-cost or sliding-scale clinics in addition to the ones listed here.