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Battenkill Valley Health Center Inc. is a nonprofit federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Arlington, Vermont that provides affordable, quality primary and preventive care for all. BVHC’s designation as an FQHC is unique as it is a one-stop comprehensive health center – even for those with difficulty paying for health services – thanks to enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates which help bridge the gap.
BVHC offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program for eligible county residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or have high-deductible health insurance plans. We also accept most commercial insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid.
We are a recipient of the Vermont Blueprint for Health program which offers each patient free access to an on-site dietitian, nurse case manager, and behavior health specialist – all at no cost.
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What does it mean to be a Federally Qualified Health Center?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based health care providers that receive funds from the HRSA Health Center Program to provide primary care services in rural areas. They must meet a stringent set of requirements, including providing care on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay and operating under a governing board that includes patients. To learn more about FQHCs, visit https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/federally-qualified-health-centers.
FQHCs are frequently referred to as Community Health Centers. Check out this video from the National Association of Community Health Centers.
