Free care is a safety net for low-income uninsured and underinsured people in Massachusetts. The Uncompensated Care Pool pays for Medically necessary services that acute hospitals and community health centers provide to people who are eligible for Free Care. Free Care for medically necessary services is available to Massachusetts residents who meet the eligibility criteria. Non-residents are eligible for Free care for emergency care and urgent care services only.

To apply for Free Care at FHCW, please see one of our Free Care representatives, Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm.

When applying for Free Care, please bring:
1. A copy of picture identification
AND:
2. (all that apply)
- Proof of Massachusetts residency
- Unemployment check receipt
- Copy of social security check or letter from bank showing the deposit
- W2 or tax return
- Paycheck stubs (2)
- Copy of Medicaid check
- Copy of Workman's compensation check
- If someone else provides your room and board you must produce a notarized letter from that person stating this.
- Proof of United States citizenship

Call Family Health Center at (508) 860-7700 or stop by our site at 26 Queen Street in Worcester for more information.