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Community Health Centers in Utah — low-cost medical care for immigrants

FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) in Utah: primary medical care with sliding fee scale, regardless of immigration status. Dental, mental health, pharmacy services.

Community Health Centers (FQHC) in Utah

Utah at a glance

Utah is home to about 285,013 foreign-born residents (8.6% of the state’s 3,331,187 people) and 513,013 residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (15.4%), per the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimates). The procedures below apply to everyone in Utah regardless of immigration status unless noted.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are the most important low-cost medical care network in US for uninsured or underinsured people. They serve EVERYONE regardless of immigration status.

How FQHCs work — the short version

A Federally Qualified Health Center is a nonprofit clinic funded under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Three things matter in practice: every site must serve you regardless of immigration status, fees follow a sliding scale based on income (a pay stub is usually enough proof), and most Utah locations put primary care, pediatrics, dental, mental health, and a low-cost pharmacy under one roof. No insurance is required, and in areas with large Spanish-speaking populations, bilingual staff are the norm.

For the full guide — typical services, what to bring to a first visit, and how the sliding fee scale is calculated — see the national community health centers guide.

Important: Public Charge Rule

Using FQHCs does NOT affect your immigration case. Public Charge Rule doesn’t consider low-cost medical services. See Public Charge Rule.

FQHC locations in Utah: the real numbers

Utah has 58 active federally funded health center sites, per HRSA's Health Center Service Delivery Sites file. Every one of them is required to serve you regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. The cities with the most locations:

CityFQHC sites
Midvale5
Salt Lake City4
Montezuma Creek4
Cedar City3
Saint George3

Coverage by county

CountySites
Salt Lake14
San Juan9
Washington7
Utah4
Wayne4
Carbon4
Iron3
Weber3

Major health center sites you can call today

Health center siteCityPhone
Family Healthcare Riverside Drive ClinicSaint George(435) 986-2565
Blanding Family Practice Community Health CenterBlanding(435) 678-0700
Midtown Community Health CenterOgden(801) 393-5355
Mountainlands Community Health Center Main Site ClinicProvo(801) 374-9660
Carbon Medical Service Association, Inc.Sunnyside(435) 888-4411
Montezuma Creek Community Health CenterMontezuma Creek(435) 651-3700
Neighborhood Clinic at Mountainview SchoolSalt Lake City(801) 955-2360
Family Healthcare Cedar EastCedar City(435) 865-1387

Source: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-06-10; refreshed quarterly). Hours and walk-in policies change — call before visiting, or search every site at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.


Last verified: 2026-05-25.

General information, not medical advice. For specific care, talk to a medical provider.


Last verified: 2026-05-25.

General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.

Frequently asked questions

Do FQHCs in Utah ask immigration status?
NO. FQHCs are legally required to serve EVERYONE regardless of immigration status, ability to pay, or insurance. Your information is not shared with immigration authorities.
How much do FQHC services cost in Utah?
FQHCs use ‘sliding fee scale’: families below Federal Poverty Level pay $0-$25 per visit; higher incomes pay based on income, but NEVER more than commercial price. Minimum fee usually $20-$30.
What services do FQHCs in Utah offer?
Primary medical care (adults and kids), pediatrics, gynecology and prenatal, mental health and counseling, basic dental services, low-cost pharmacy, vaccines, school/work physicals, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension).