Primary Health Care, Inc

Health center with 10 sites in Ames, IA.

The federal rule for health centers

Primary Health Care, Inc charges a lower, sliding fee based on income to patients whose household has a yearly income up to $31,920 for 1 person, $43,280 for 2, $54,640 for 3, $66,000 for 4, $77,360 for 5 or $88,720 for 6. Federal health center rules require this sliding fee at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Ask the front desk for the sliding fee application.

The hospital makes the final decision.

Yearly household income, before taxes, using the 2026 federal poverty guidelines (discount up to 200% of poverty level).
People in householdFree care up toDiscount up to
1not found$31,920
2not found$43,280
3not found$54,640
4not found$66,000
5not found$77,360
6not found$88,720

How to apply

  1. Call (515) 232-0628 and ask for financial assistance or the sliding fee.
  2. Health center website

Sites

  • Primary Health Care - Story County
    3510 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
    (515) 232-0628
  • Primary Health Care - Bery Engebretsen Clinic
    2353 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
    (515) 248-1400
  • Primary Health Care - East Side Clinic
    3509 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    (515) 248-1600
  • Primary Health Care - Pharmacy
    1200 University Ave, Suite 105, Des Moines, IA 50314
    (515) 262-0854
  • Primary Health Care - South Side Clinic
    2401 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
    (515) 336-4604
  • Primary Health Care - University Clinic
    1200 University Ave, Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50314
    (515) 248-1500
  • Primary Health Care - University Dental Clinic
    1200 University Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50314
    (515) 248-1850
  • Primary Health Care at Mercy
    250 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314
    (515) 643-4610
  • Primary Health Care - Marshalltown Clinic
    101 Iowa Ave W, Suite 102, Marshalltown, IA 50158
    (641) 753-4021
  • Primary Health Care - West Side Clinic
    7555 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    (515) 225-7201

What is covered

Ask which services the sliding fee covers, such as dental, lab work or medicines.

Sources

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