Best Healthcare in Indiana — 17 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Indiana

Indiana superior and circuit courts hear family matters in all 92 counties, with some counties operating dedicated domestic relations divisions. The Child Support Bureau operates under DCS. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the largest metros. Indiana Legal Services and the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence offer civil legal aid and shelter referrals for women.

17 Resources

1. Indiana Medicaid (Healthy Indiana Plan) — Free

Indiana Medicaid, administered by FSSA at 402 W Washington in Indianapolis, includes the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) — Indiana's Medicaid expansion for low-income adults under 138% FPL. Apply online via FSSA Benefits Portal. Call 877-438-4479 weekdays 8am to 8pm with eligibility or coverage questions.

877-438-4479 · 402 W Washington St, Room W382, Indianapolis, IN 46204 · Mon-Fri 8am-8pm · Visit Website

2. Indiana Health Coverage Programs — Free

Indiana Health Coverage Programs is the umbrella for HIP, Hoosier Healthwise (children and pregnant women), Hoosier Care Connect (aged/blind/disabled), and Medicaid traditional. The FSSA portal handles applications and case management. Call 800-403-0864 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm.

800-403-0864 · Statewide Program · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. Planned Parenthood of Indiana

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, based at 200 S Meridian in downtown Indianapolis, operates health centers across Indiana providing birth control, STI testing, breast and cervical cancer screening, and prenatal referrals. Call 800-230-7526 to book at the nearest health center; sliding-scale fees apply for uninsured women.

800-230-7526 · 200 S Meridian St, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46225 · Mon-Sat, hours vary · Visit Website

4. Indiana Community Health Centers

The Indiana Primary Health Care Association represents Indiana's network of Federally Qualified Health Centers — community health centers serving over 350 locations statewide on sliding-scale fees, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Call 317-630-0845 to find the closest FQHC.

317-630-0845 · Statewide — 350+ Locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. HealthNet Inc. — Community Health Centers

HealthNet at 3626 N Meridian in Indianapolis is one of Indiana's largest FQHC networks, providing primary care, dental, OB/GYN, and behavioral health to uninsured and underinsured women across Marion County on sliding-scale fees. Call 317-962-0000 weekdays 8am to 5pm.

317-962-0000 · 3626 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic — Free

Matthew 25 at 413 E Washington Blvd in downtown Fort Wayne provides free medical and dental care to uninsured Allen County women below 200% FPL — funded by donations and volunteer providers. Call 260-424-1525 during clinic hours, Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm.

260-424-1525 · 413 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 · Mon-Thu 8am-4pm · Visit Website

7. Covering Kids and Families of Indiana — Free

CKF Indiana trains Navigators across the state who help women and children enroll in HIP, Hoosier Healthwise, CHIP, and Marketplace plans at no cost. Call 877-438-4479 weekdays 8am to 5pm to be connected with a local Navigator.

877-438-4479 · Statewide Resource · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. HealthCare.gov — Free

HealthCare.gov is the federal ACA Marketplace for Indiana — open enrollment runs each fall, with special enrollment periods for life events. Many Indiana women receive premium subsidies that make a Silver-level Marketplace plan cheaper than expected.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Medicaid.gov — Free

Medicaid.gov is the federal site explaining how Indiana's Medicaid programs fit national rules. Useful for understanding how HIP differs from traditional Medicaid and how Indiana's POWER account works in HIP Plus.

Nationwide · Online

10. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

HRSA's Find a Health Center tool maps every Federally Qualified Health Center in Indiana — sliding-scale fees, regardless of insurance. The single best tool when an Indiana woman needs primary care but can't afford a hospital-system clinic.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Planned Parenthood — Free

Planned Parenthood's national site lets Indiana women find the closest health center for birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, and reproductive care, with online appointment booking and prescription refills where available.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

OWH at HHS runs the womenshealth.gov hub and the 1-800-994-9662 helpline (Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm Eastern), staffed by trained information specialists who can route Indiana mothers to local resources for reproductive, mental, and chronic-disease care.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. CDC Women's Health — Free

The CDC's women's-health portal covers cancer prevention, reproductive health, heart disease (the #1 killer of Indiana women), and maternal health — with current Indiana-specific surveillance data on outcomes like maternal mortality.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Susan G. Komen — Free

Komen's national helpline (1-877-GO-KOMEN) and patient-navigation services help Indiana women access breast cancer screening, treatment financial aid, and clinical-trial information; Komen funds screening programs at Indiana FQHCs.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. American Cancer Society — Free

ACS at 1-800-227-2345 runs a 24/7 helpline, Road to Recovery transportation, and Hope Lodge lodging for Indiana women traveling to IU Health, Franciscan, or other treatment centers. Free patient programs are available regardless of insurance.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. March of Dimes — Free

March of Dimes funds maternal and infant health research and runs NICU Family Support programs at Indiana hospitals including Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Information on prenatal care, birth defects, and preterm birth prevention.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

BWHI focuses on the disproportionate health burden Black women carry — including the elevated maternal mortality rate documented in Indiana. Their resources support advocacy and self-care for Black women across the state.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Indiana?
Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Indiana.
Are healthcare resources in Indiana free?
14 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Indiana are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Indiana have healthcare resources?
Listings span cities including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Indiana?
Featured entries include Indiana Medicaid (Healthy Indiana Plan), Indiana Health Coverage Programs, Planned Parenthood of Indiana, Indiana Community Health Centers, HealthNet Inc. — Community Health Centers.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
7 of 17 Indiana healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?
Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?
Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?
Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?
Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.