As Medicaid terminations go into effect, thousands of immigrants and refugees in Georgia face losing healthcare

It’s not even noon on Wednesday, and a flyer taped to the front door of Grace Village Medical Clinic says: “Clinic Today is Full. Next Clinic is October 7.” It’s not unusual for the Clarkston based facility, which provides free medical, labs, and prescriptions, and opens its doors five days a month. In the waiting room, one toddler fiddles around with chess pieces laid out in the kid’s play area; another, with a runny  nose, looks at flashcards. Adults sit patiently on the soft blue chairs, waiting for their medicines, or for their names to be called. 

It’s almost certain the need for clinics like these will increase, given that Medicaid terminations for many immigrants in Georgia and nationwide go into effect today, October 1. Around 5,000 noncitizens in Georgia are expected to lose coverage, due to the new restrictions, according to a February report from the Health Care Coverage Commission. 

That number is likely an underestimate – “I would say [its] probably double that number” –  says Aimee Zangandou. She works at Inspiritus, a resettlement agency that has welcomed around 2,000 refugees to Georgia in the two years prior to the Trump Administration’s refugee ban. Many of Inspiritus’ clients are still waiting for their green cards, she said, and so are likely to lose Medicaid. Even for those who have employers who offer healthcare, she doesn’t foresee many paying into those programs, given the cost of employee contributions and the high deductibles. The worry, she says, in the coming months, is that people will forgo healthcare altogether, afraid of surprise or confusing bills, on top of their other expenses. 

We’ll be reporting on the impacts of this major change, the result of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). In the meantime, we’ve been updating our list of healthcare providers that don’t require insurance or Medicaid, and are more affordable. 

DEKALB COUNTY

Ethne Health

Services: Primary care, pediatric care, dental services, women’s health, labs and ultrasound, social work support. They offer translation services to more than 20 languages. 

Cost: Sliding scale self pay options available

Need insurance? Not necessary

Phone: (470) 799-0044 to schedule for medical and (470) 799-2919 for dental

Address: 980 Rowland St Ste 4190, Clarkston, GA 30021

Website: https://www.ethnehealth.org/ 

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Grace Village Medical Clinic 

Services: Primary care, women’s care, diabetes care, labs, prescription services. 

Cost: Free

Need insurance? No. The clinic serves uninsured patients. 

Phone: 678-235-8352 Walk-in clinic hours are every other Wednesday and three Saturdays a month, beginning at 9 a.m. (doors open at 8 a.m.). 

Address: 815 Park North Boulevard Clarkston, GA 30021

Website: https://www.gracevillagemedicalclinic.org/ 

For updated information about the clinic’s calendar, click here. 

To become a new patients must  must reside in Clarkston (30021) or one the following DeKalb County Cities/Zip Codes:

• Avondale Estates: Zip Code 30002
• Clarkston: Zip code 30021
• Decatur: Zip Codes 30030, 30031, 30032 or 30033
• Pine Lake: Zip Code 30072
• Scottdale: Zip Code 30079
• Stone Mountain: Zip Code 30083
• Tucker: Zip Codes 30084 or 30085

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Mercy Care Chamblee

Services: Primary care, pediatrics and other medical services

Cost: Self-pay $100 for primary care physician, or a sliding scale fee based on income, ranging from $0 to $100 for primary care. 

Need insurance? No

Phone: 678-843-8600

Address: 5134 Peachtree Road, Chamblee

Website: https://mercyatlanta.org/services/ 

They have machines that translate to almost any language. Appointments available for November and December depending on the location. 

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LifeLine Primary Care

Services: Diagnostic and imaging services, hearing and vision, lab testing, neuro exams, X-Rays, DOT and immigration physicals, women’s health, minor surgeries, testing, screening, and vaccines, and more. 

Cost: Self-pay for an office visit for a new patient is $160, and any other service after the visit is at an additional cost. They offer an in-house plan of four office visits and an annual exam for $600. 

Need insurance? They take insurance but they also take patients without insurance. 

Phone: 770-404-6272

Address: 4910 Memorial Dr A, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Website: https://lifelineprimarycare.com/location-stone-mountain 

They have 10 locations throughout the Atlanta metro, and all locations have a Spanish speaker that can assist with interpretations. Call for questions regarding other languages. For a full list of all clinic locations, click here. 

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Mosaic Health Center 

Services: Primary care, vision, mental health, cardiology, dermatology, specialty referrals. Women’s clinic services are available after seeing the primary care physician. 

Cost: $60 for a new patient appointment. Follow-up visits $30. Basic labs are around $33. Internal specialty care visits range from $30 to $60. 

Need insurance? No. Serves uninsured adults 18 and older. 

Phone: 678-383-1383 call or text. 

Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday, from 9 am to 7 pm. Saturdays by appointment only. 

Address: 3700 Market Street, building B, Clarkston

Website: mosaichealthcenter.com 

The staff speaks over 13 different languages. For updated information, call, text or visit their website.

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Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation

Services: reproductive health services, including annual wellness exams, STI testing and treatment, emergency birth control, HIV testing and counseling, birth control, pregnancy testing, abortion care, miscarriage management, and more. 

Cost:  Prices vary based on the service. Wellness visits, which can include an annual gynecological exam and pap smear, can range from $25-$170. Free post-abortion care, birth control/IUD.More than half of their clients are under the Federal Poverty Line and receive some kind of payment assistance from the clinic or external entities like the county. 

Need insurance? No 

Phone: (404) 728−7900

Address: 1924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Website: feministcenter.org  

*The staff speaks English and Spanish and will help coordinate payment/funding for the appointment as well as any additional logistics that the patient may need. You can find their site in Spanish here: https://feministcenter.org/es/

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COBB COUNTY 

Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb 

Services: Primary care, pediatrics, mental health, dental, dispensary

Cost: Sliding-scale fees depending on income and household size. Primary care visits can range from $160 to $300 depending on the discount and income. 

Need insurance? No 

Phone: 770-419-3120

Address: 1605 Roberta Drive, Marietta

Website: goodsamcobb.org 

Registration for new patients opens online in the first and last week of each month. After filling out the online application form, patients will receive a call within 1-2 days to schedule the appointment. They offer translation services to Spanish and Portuguese. 

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GWINNETT COUNTY

Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett 

Services: Primary care, dental, laboratory, dispensary, and immunizations for school enrollment. Referrals to specialists. 

Cost: First medical appointments $110. Follow-up appointments $90. The first dental appointment is $125. For more information, click here. 

Need insurance? No. 

Phone: 678-280-6630, 770-806-0162

Address: 5949 Buford Highway, Norcross; 1175 Commercial Court, Norcross

Website: goodsamgwinnett.org

To schedule an appointment, call them. They have in-person interpreters for Spanish. For other languages there is an interpreter over the phone or patients can bring an interpreter with them.

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Hope Clinic 

Services: Primary care, chronic illness treatment 

Cost: Based on income and household size. Blood work is needed before the first appointment, and it can range from $40 to $100. Visits with the physician can range from $50 to $125. 

Need insurance? No. Hope Clinic accepts uninsured or underinsured, Medicare, Medicaid, and certain commercial carrier insurance patients. 

Phone: 770-685-1300, ext. 221

Address: 121 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville

Website: hopeclinicgwinnett.info

There are no interpretation services available.

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BPSOS health clinic

Services: Family care physician, mental health 

Cost: Free primary care clinic for uninsured or low income people.  

Need insurance? No. 

Phone: 770-458-6700

Address: 6107 Oakbrook Parkway. Norcross, GA 30093

Website: https://bpsos.org/georgia 

Clinic is only opens on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Appointments by phone –closest appointments available in late October.

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Four Corners Health Center 

Services: Primary care, pediatrics, pharmacy

Cost: Based on income and household size 

Need insurance? No.

8-4:30 –Sat and sunday closed. 

Phone: 770-806-2928 

Address: Four locations in Lawrenceville, Norcross, and Hoschton

Website: fcpchealth.com  

Open on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on the weekends. They can provide immunizations, hearing and vision screening, and a physical for children to register at school. They have Spanish language interpreters. The website says they have staff that also speaks French and Portuguese.

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ICNA Relief – Shifa Clinic in Duluth

Services: Primary care, psychiatric services, and counseling.

Cost: Free. They serve patients who are uninsured, under-insured, and under 200% federal poverty level. Patients must present a photo ID and be a resident of Georgia. 

Phone: 770)-300-0067. To make an appointment, send an email to shifaappointmentduluth@icnarelief.org . Address: 3650 Savannah Pl Dr, Duluth, GA 30096

Website: https://www.icnarelief.org/shifaduluth/.

Primary care clinic is open on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m and psychiatry offered every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More info on additional services offered here.

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CPACS Cosmo Health Center

Services: Primary care, dental, behavioral health 

Cost: For primary care, office visits start at $65 or are based on income. Blood work or other services carry additional costs. People can apply for discounts when making the appointment. 

Need insurance? No

Phone: (770) 446-0929 for primary care; (770) 674-7980 for dental services; (470) 359-2640 for behavioral health services. 

Address: 6185 Buford Highway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 

Website: https://www.cpacscosmo.org/ 

They currently don’t have appointments until November 2026. They schedule the appointments on a first come first serve basis. They have translators to any languages over the phone. They offer free transportation services to patients living within a 10 mile radius from the clinic, starting on the second visit. 

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FULTON COUNTY

Urban Clinic of Atlanta

Services: Primary care, management of chronic and acute illnesses and/or diseases, STI screening and treatment, lab services, preventive screenings, mental health support, and access to medications. Also, referrals for radiology services, vision screens, and other specialties. 

Cost: Free for qualifying patients who must be adults, uninsured, with an income less than 200% of the Federal poverty level. 

Need insurance? No

Phone: 404-618-6983

Address: 777 Cleveland Ave SW, Suite 209 Atlanta, GA 30315

Website: https://urbanclinic.org/ 

New patients must fill an interest form (here) to schedule a first appointment. The clinic also has a location in Clayton County.

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Good Samaritan Health Center Atlanta

Services: Primary care, pediatrics, dental, mental health, prenatal care, dispensary, some specialists

Cost: Based on income. Medical office visits can range between $40-120. All dental fees vary based on procedures.

Need insurance? No 

Phone: 404-523-6571 

Address: 1015 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta

Website: goodsamatlanta.org

Call to make an appointment or register online on a first come first serve basis. Online registration (here) opens again on January 6, 2027. They are always taking new patients from prenatal and pediatric patients. They have Spanish and Portuguese interpreters. 

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Mercy Care

Services: Primary care, pediatrics, other medical services

Cost: Self-pay $100 for primary care physician, or a sliding scale fee based on income, ranging from $0 to $100 for primary care. 

Need insurance? No  

Phone: 678-843-8600

Address: 424 Decatur Street, Atlanta

Website: https://mercyatlanta.org/location/mercy-care-decatur-street/ 

They have machines that translate to almost any language. Appointments available for November and December depending on the location.The clinic also provides free services for unhoused people. 

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National AIDS Education and Services for Minorities (NAESM) 

Services: HIV testing, STI screening, behavioral screening for positive clients, pharmacy for clients 

Cost: Free, including HIV and STD testing. 

Need insurance? No 

Phone: 404-691-8880

Address: 315 14th Street, Atlanta

Website: naesminc.org

They take walk-ins for testing from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on weekdays. There are no translation services available. For patients wanting to be seen by a Nurse Practitioner, call Total Life Care Clinic, which is in the office below NAESM, or visit their website here.