If you do not have insurance, you can still see a doctor in Hartford. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and free clinics provide primary care, checkups, prescriptions, and many specialty services on a sliding scale, so the cost is based on what you can afford.
The clinics below are the verified primary-care options in our Hartford directory. Many are taking new patients, and some offer walk-in or convenient-care hours. If you are not sure where to start, call any of them or dial 211.
Who can get help
FQHCs and free clinics see patients regardless of insurance, income, or immigration status. Fees slide with your income, and visits can be free for those with the lowest incomes. If you might qualify for HUSKY/Medicaid, clinic staff can often help you apply on the spot.
Clinics and health centers in Hartford
Access Health CT - HUSKY Health Enrollment
Access Health CT
Connecticut health insurance marketplace for Medicaid (HUSKY A/B/C/D) enrollment and subsidized health plans. HUSKY covers children, parents, pregnant individuals, seniors, disabled adults, and low-income adults.
Catholic Charities - Hispanic Senior Center
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford
Senior center at the Institute for the Hispanic Family offering enriching programs and services for individuals aged 55 and older. Includes socialization, recreational activities, learning experiences, and health and wellness programming with bilingual Spanish/English services.
Catholic Charities - South End Wellness Senior Center
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford
Senior wellness center in Hartford's South End neighborhood providing social programs, wellness activities, nutrition support, and community connections for older adults. Culturally and linguistically competent services.
Charter Oak Health Center
Federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing primary care, dental care, eye care, urgent care, and behavioral health services since 1978. Joint Commission accredited. Sliding fee scale regardless of ability to pay.
Charter Oak Health Center — Dental
Charter Oak Health Center
FQHC dental services for adults and children on a sliding-fee scale. Accepts HUSKY, Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Bilingual (English/Spanish) staff.
CHC at Connecticut Children's
Community Health Center, Inc.
Team-based pediatric care including medical, dental, and counseling services for children. Federally qualified health center providing comprehensive care regardless of insurance.
Community Health Services
Community Health Services, Inc.
Federally qualified health center with two Hartford-area locations providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and 24/7 provider coverage. Serves all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Community Health Services — Dental
Community Health Services
Federally Qualified Health Center dental clinic in Hartford on a sliding-fee scale. Accepts Medicaid/HUSKY, Medicare, and uninsured patients. Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and preventive care for all ages.
CRT Meals on Wheels - Senior Nutrition
Community Renewal Team (CRT)
Home-delivered meals program providing two meals per day, five days a week, year-round to homebound elderly residents in Greater Hartford. Hot lunches delivered between 10am-1pm. Accommodates special diets. $3 donation suggested but no one denied a meal.
Goodwin University Dental Hygiene Clinic
Goodwin University
Free dental hygiene services provided by supervised dental hygiene students. Services include cleanings, x-rays, sealants, oral cancer screenings, root debridement, fluoride, whitening trays, occlusal guards, and nutritional counseling. Open to children and adults.
Hartford WIC Program - Main Office
City of Hartford Health & Human Services
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food benefits, and referrals to healthcare and social services for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5.
Hartford WIC Program - Santa Marquez Center
City of Hartford Health & Human Services
Second WIC office in downtown Hartford providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food benefits, and referrals. Includes Saturday hours twice monthly for working families.
Institute of Living - Addiction Services
Hartford HealthCare
Comprehensive addiction treatment through Hartford HealthCare's behavioral health network. Offers residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient tracks. All tracks offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, methadone, and Vivitrol.
Malta House of Care - Mobile Medical Clinic
Malta House of Care
Free mobile medical clinic providing primary healthcare, physicals, testing, immunizations, medications, and health coaching to uninsured adults. Walk-in only, no appointment needed.
Susan Walkama Family Health & Wellness Center
Wheeler Health
Federally qualified health center providing integrated primary and behavioral health care including screening and treatment for asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, and mental health conditions.
How to get started
Pick a clinic and call to become a patient
Ask if they are accepting new patients and whether they have walk-in hours. Some can schedule you within a few days.
Ask about the sliding scale
Tell them you are uninsured and ask how the fee works. Bring proof of income to your first visit if you can.
Check if you qualify for HUSKY
Use our Benefits Check tool or ask the clinic to help you apply for HUSKY/Medicaid, which would cover future visits.
Common questions
Can I see a doctor in Hartford without insurance?
Yes. The community health centers and free clinics in Hartford listed here see uninsured patients on a sliding scale, so you pay based on your income. Call ahead to become a patient.
What is an FQHC?
A Federally Qualified Health Center is a community clinic that must see everyone regardless of ability to pay. They offer primary care, and often dental, mental health, and pharmacy services under one roof.
Can I get help applying for HUSKY/Medicaid?
Yes. Most FQHCs have enrollment staff who can help you apply, and our Benefits Check tool gives you a quick read on what you might qualify for.
Not sure where to start, or do not see what you need?