Questions & answers

Free clinic questions, answered.

Quick answers pulled straight from the playbook. Every answer links back to the page it lives on.

Do I need insurance?+
The project aims to help people who have difficulty accessing care. No clinic is open; eligibility will be published with any confirmed service.
Do I need an appointment?+
No Clinic Combinator clinic is open. Hours, appointment arrangements and any walk-in availability will be published only after a location is confirmed.
What does it cost?+
The goal is a free clinic, but no service is available yet. Any future costs and outside-provider charges need to be explained before care.
Who can be seen?+
Future eligibility has not been finalized. This planning guide cannot confirm access to care. Explore the planning guide — do not travel to a listed community expecting a clinic to be open.
Can I get my medical records?+
No Clinic Combinator clinic is open. Request records from the provider that treated you. For general administrative questions only, contact admin@cliniccombinator.org Do not send records or health information.
What if I need care the clinic can't provide?+
Once a clinic opens, referral needs can be discussed with a clinician during a visit. This site does not arrange referrals by email. No appointment or referral is available now. Emergencies: call 911.

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How does malpractice coverage work?+
Liability protection, insurance and any program enrollment have not been established by this website. Clinicians should confirm the arrangements for the specific role and clinic before providing care.
Do I need a license to help?+
Clinical roles need appropriate authorization and credentials. All roles require review and preparation. Independent applications are intended for adults 18 and older; no placement is guaranteed. See every role →

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Where does the playbook come from?+
Clinic Combinator is developing resources for community clinic planning. No clinic is open, and this website does not establish an endorsement or partnership with another organization.
How long does a clinic take to launch?+
There is no guaranteed launch timeline. A clinic would need confirmed leadership, staffing, premises, funding and safe operating arrangements before opening. Start a clinic →

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