FQHC “Look Alikes”
- Do not receive 330 funding but operate and provide services similar to 330 grant funded programs.
- Are non-profit organizations governed by users
- Are not controlled or owned by another entity
- Serve whole or part of a federally designated Medically Underserved Area (MUA) or Medically Underserved Population (MUP)
- Meet the statutory, regulatory and program requirements for 330 grantees
- Are open at least 32 hours per week
- Provide same primary care services as regular FQHC
- Assure that all required services are available to all persons
- Have a sliding fee scale
- Have CEO directly employed by the health center
- Have management information systems and billing procedures in place
- Conduct an annual independent financial audit
- Are or have applied to be a Medicaid and Medicare provider
Benefits to Which FQHC "Look Alikes" are entitled