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Free & Low-Cost Clinics in Des Moines, IA

This page lists 25 free and low-cost health clinics in Des Moines, IA — with verified addresses, hours, accepted insurance, and links to dedicated pages for the most-searched services in town.

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  1. Christ the King Free Medical Clinic - FCI

    5711 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

  2. Corinthian Family Health Free Clinic - FCI

    814 School St, Des Moines, IA 50309

  3. Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic - FCI

    1607 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

  4. Grace United Methodist Church Free Clinic - FCI

    3700 Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA 50311

  5. InnerVisions Healthcare - South

    520 Army Post Rd Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50315

  6. Margaret Cramer Free Medical Clinic - FCI

    2725 Merle Hay Rd DSM First Church, Des Moines, IA 50310

  7. MercyOne - Beaverdale Family Medical Clinic

    4326 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

  8. MercyOne - Des Moines Pediatrics Care

    330 Laurel S Ste 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314

  9. MercyOne - East Village Family Medicine Clinic

    1350 Des Moines St Ste 110, Des Moines, IA 50309

  10. MercyOne - South Des Moines Family Practice

    6601 SW 9th St Ste 1, Des Moines, IA 50315

  11. MercyOne - Virtual Clinic

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50263

  12. PCH Medical - B. Engebretsen Clinic

    2353 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

  13. PCH Medical - University Avenue

    1200 University Ave Ste 120, East Entrance, Des Moines, IA 50314

  14. PHC - The Project of PHC

    1200 University Ave Ste 120, East Entrance, Des Moines, IA 50309

  15. PHC Medical - East Side Clinic

    3509 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

  16. PHC Medical - Mercy Family Practice Residency Clinic

    250 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314

  17. PHC Pharmacy - University Avenue

    1200 University AVE Ste 105, North Entrance, Des Moines, IA 50314

  18. Planned Parenthood - Rosenfield Center

    1000 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

  19. Planned Parenthood - Susan Knapp Health Center

    2304 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

  20. Polk County Health Department

    1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

  21. Proteus - Des Moines

    1221 Center St Ste 16, Des Moines, IA 50309

  22. UnityPoint Health - Family Medicine at East Des Moines

    840 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

  23. UnityPoint Health - La Clinica de la Esperanza

    840 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

  24. UnityPoint Health - Methodist Plaza

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 200, Des Moines, IA 50309

  25. UnityPoint Health - Urgent Care at Ingersoll

    2103 Ingersoll Ave Ste 2, Des Moines, IA 50312

Other ways to find care

How free and low-cost care works

A "sliding-scale fee" means the clinic adjusts what you pay based on your household income and family size. If you make very little, many visits and basic services are free. If you earn more, you might pay $20–$60 for a visit instead of the $200–$400 a private clinic would charge. You will be asked to fill out a short form so the clinic can place you on the right tier.

The phrase "free clinic" can be misleading. Most "free" clinics are actually sliding-scale clinics — completely free for the lowest income tier, and very low cost for everyone else. A handful of clinics, usually volunteer-run, are truly free for all patients regardless of income. Both kinds are listed here.

To get the lowest fee, bring three things to your first visit: a photo ID (any government-issued ID), proof of income (a recent pay stub, an unemployment award letter, or a clinic-provided self-attestation form if you are paid in cash), and proof of address (a utility bill or any piece of mail). If you do not have these, most clinics will still see you — they just may charge you their standard sliding-scale rate until you can verify income.

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.