Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) | Texas DSHS
Federally Qualified Health Center • Socorro, TX
Clinic Type
Federally Qualified Health Center
Address
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Phone
512-776-7518
TexasPCO@dshs.texas.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services do Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) provide?
FQHCs provide comprehensive health care services to underserved communities, including dental, mental health, and/or substance use disorder treatment, with services available to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, insured and uninsured individuals, and sliding fee scale discounts based on family size and income.
How are FQHCs funded?
FQHCs receive federal grant funds from the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) at HRSA to support operation through the Health Center Program, along with cost-based (or enhanced) payment for Medicaid/Medicare, Federal Tort Claim coverage, 340b drug pricing, and NHSC participation.
Can FQHCs deny services due to inability to pay?
No. Patients may be eligible for discounted services on a Sliding Fee Scale based on family size and income, and FQHCs cannot deny services due to an inability to pay.
Do FQHCs operate as community organizations?
Yes. FQHCs are community organizations with a board comprised of at least 51% of members coming from their consumers, and they serve defined target populations and service areas.
Do FQHCs accept patients with different insurance types?
Services are provided to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, insured and uninsured individuals.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Public review platforms (e.g., Google, Yelp): Not available (Not available)
Patients praise
- Federally Qualified Health Centers provide essential services including primary care, dental, and behavioral health to underserved communities in Socorro, Texas.
- FQHCs are mandated to provide services regardless of a patient's inability to pay, using sliding-scale fees based on family size and income.
Common complaints
- No publicly aggregated patient reviews, ratings, or complaints specifically for FQHCs in Socorro, Texas, were found in general search results.
"There is no official or comprehensive database of patient reviews, ratings, or experience reports for FQHCs managed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). FQHCs are independently operated entities that receive federal funding and follow specific regulatory and governance requirements."
— Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) documentation regarding FQHC oversight.Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- FQHCs and MCOs: Fostering Collaboration and Improving Healthcare Access for Texans - Episcopal Health Foundation — Feb 27, 2026
- Central Health and CommUnityCare Receive Renewal for Federal Health Center Program, Strengthening Access to Care Across Central Texas - CommunityCare — Feb 23, 2026
- CommUnityCare Health Centers Earns 2024 HRSA Operational Site Visit Badge - CommunityCare — Mar 16, 2026
- A Novel Privacy-Preserving Approach to Enable Remote Data Access and Analytics at Federally Qualified Health Centers: Stop-HCC-HCV Program in South Texas — Aug 7, 2025
- How One Rural FQHC Supports Their Community, Despite Financial Pressures - PCC — Jan 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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