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Other Access to Care Resources

There are a number of other federal and state programs that can help communities improve access to primary care, dental care and mental health for their populations.

  • Federal Community Health Centers Program (exit DHS) -- Non-profit community organizations located in designated Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/Ps) are eligible to apply for federal grants under the Community Health Centers Program (community health center, migrant health center, health care for the homeless, public housing health center). These centers provide financial access to comprehensive primary care, dental care and mental health services for low-income populations.  See also the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (exit DHS)
  • Rural Health Clinics -- Certified RHCs are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid cost-based reimbursement for outpatient services in rural shortage areas (HPSAs or MUAs).
  • Wisconsin Volunteer Health Care Program (exit DHS) -- This program can provide liability coverage for licensed health professionals to volunteer their services and provide outpatient care at free clinics. The Department of Administration Property & Liability Program has a program description and application for free clinics.
  • Free Clinics of the Great Lakes Region (exit DHS) -- Non-profit organization that lists and provides information for free clinics.
  • National Association of Free Clinics (exit DHS) -- Provides information and some support services for free clinics.
  • National Health Service Corps: Resources for Communities (exit DHS) -- A variety of resources that can help communities develop primary care, dental and mental health care.
  • WI DHS Consumer Guide to Health Care -- Information and links to health coverage programs and low-cost medical, dental, vision, drug and hospital resources for Wisconsin residents.
  • Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (exit DHS) -- Programs to strengthen community-based health professions education and community health education.
  • Health Careers Information Center through WI AHEC (exit DHS) -- Comprehensive information and links for new or second career students who are considering careers in health professions.

Last Revised: June 24, 2008