Community-Driven, Care to You!
At Codman, we believe great health care should be easy to access no matter where you live. By bringing preventive and primary care closer to where you live, work, and gather, Codman makes it easier and more convenient to get the care you need — saving you time and travel.
Whether it’s time for a routine checkup, managing a chronic condition, taking the next step on your recovery journey, or simply getting answers to your health questions, Codman is here for you.
Your Community. Your Care.
Codman is bringing trusted health care directly into the neighborhoods we serve, so you can spend less time worrying about your health care and more time living well.
Our services
- Well visits and sick visits — routine checkups and treatment of common illnesses
- Health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and other basic health checks
- STI testing and treatment, family planning
- Low-threshold, community health and recovery services
- Medication reviews to help ensure your medications are working together and meeting your needs
- Care coordination to connect you with specialists, provide referrals, and help you navigate your care
Find Us Nearby
Codman’s Mobile Health Clinic offers primary care and low-threshold recovery services, serving Dorchester, Randolph, and surrounding communities.
For the latest schedule, check this page or follow us on social media at @CodmanHealth
Patient Information and FAQ
Become a Patient
Register as a Codman patient in four easy steps:
- Contact our Call Center at (617) 822-8200 to speak with a representative. Alternatively, new patients may walk into the Health Center at 637 Washington St., Dorchester, to schedule an appointment in person.
- Tell the Call Center representative that you’d like to schedule an appointment at the Mobile Health Clinic at a service site convenient to you.
- Our Call Center staff will work with you to assign you a primary care provider, assess your insurance status, and schedule your appointment.
- If you need assistance enrolling in health insurance, our Call Center can schedule an appointment for you with our Insurance Enrollment Team, who will help you find a plan that works for you and your family.
What to bring to an appointment with Insurance Enrollment:
For patients applying for MassHealth:
- Photo ID, if available
- Social Security numbers for household members applying, if available
- Proof of Massachusetts address, such as a lease or recent utility bill
- Proof of income, such as recent pay stubs, tax returns, unemployment benefits, or Social Security benefit statements
- Any MassHealth letters or notices received
For new patients:
- Insurance card
- Photo ID, if available
- Medical records, if available
Mobile Health Walk-In Patients
Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated based on availability.
Community members who are not currently Codman Square Health Center patients, and do not have an appointment at the Mobile Health Clinic can “walk-in” to the clinic and request to be seen. Codman staff can register you onsite and schedule an appointment.
“Walk-in” to request an appointment:
If you see the Mobile Health Clinic in your neighborhood, and you would like to be seen by medical staff, speak to our Enrollment Representatives at the mobile clinic host site and request an appointment.
Our staff will:
- Determine if there are open slots on the schedule for a same-day appointment. If there is same-day availability, our staff will begin the patient registration process and schedule an appointment for you. If there is not same-day availability, our staff will assist you with scheduling a visit at a time and location that works for you.
- Register you as a patient of Codman Square Health Center. We can begin the patient registration process onsite at the mobile clinic. Our team will work with you to assess your insurance status and assign you a provider. If you are unable to complete the registration process at the mobile clinic, our staff will connect you with our Insurance Enrollment team to assist you in registering.
Your First Appointment
The first time you visit any Codman location, you should:
- Know any health conditions you have currently or have had in the past
- Know any major health conditions that your family (parents, siblings, grandparents) has currently or has had in the past
- Bring your health insurance card if you have one (you will need this card at every visit)
- Bring a list of any medications you are taking (or bring the medications themselves)
During your first visit we will:
- Help you fill out necessary forms
- Help you choose a primary care provider
- Explain how to make appointments and get access to all of the Health Center’s services
- Make any appointments you need with providers and/or with insurance services
By the end of your visit, you should know:
- The answers to all of your questions; if not, schedule a follow-up visit, or check with registration to determine who may best answer your questions
- What your treatment plan is (i.e., medications, referrals, other services, follow-up visits)
- What medications you will be taking, how to take them, possible side-effects, and why you are taking them
- The date and time of any lab tests or follow-up appointment
If you are ever unable to attend a scheduled appointment:
- PLEASE CALL 24 hours in advance if you cannot keep your scheduled appointment
- Your cancellation will allow us to offer that appointment time to another patient
- Please keep your records updated; tell us about changes in your address, telephone number, or other contact information.
Insurance Services
Call our Insurance Enrollment Team at (617) 822-8162 or visit us at our main campus in Dorchester. Codman staff can help you find the insurance plan that is right for you. Our navigators work with MassHealth and the Health Connector to get those who qualify enrolled in a plan that works for your health and financial needs.
STEP 1: What you need to bring
For patients applying for MassHealth:
- Photo ID
- Social Security numbers
- Proof of Massachusetts address
- Proof of income
- Any MassHealth letters or notices
For new patients establishing care:
- Insurance card
- Photo ID
- Medical records
STEP 2: Do you qualify?
Patients may qualify for MassHealth, Careplus, MassHealth standard, or MassHealth Family Assistant, or Wellsense Community Alliance.
STEP 3: Schedule your appointment
After enrollment, Insurance Enrollment staff will assist the patient in scheduling an appointment with a Codman Square Health Center provider.
Are you over 65?
To complete The MassHealth Over 65 application, we will support the patient with required documents. Please bring:
- Proof of income
- Bank statement
- Pension documentation (if applicable)
- Social Security income
- Life insurance documentation
- Copies of any deeds
- Statement of investments
With all the documents, we will complete the application with MassHealth. This process can take up six weeks.
No other insurances? Sliding Scale Fee Discount
If the patient has no active insurance, financial counselors on our Enrollment team will assist the patient applying for MassHealth. Based on the patient’s yearly income, staff will use documentation to determine the sliding fee discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Mobile Health Clinic
Q: What is Codman’s Mobile Health Clinic?
A: Codman Square Health Center’s Mobile Health Clinic is a fully equipped health care clinic on wheels that brings high-quality, accessible care directly to the communities that need it most. The Mobile Health Clinic will primarily operate as a primary care clinic, while also participating in community events where Codman staff may provide health screenings, health education, referrals, insurance enrollment assistance, and connections to Codman Square Health Center programs and services.
Q: Why is Codman Square Health Center launching a Mobile Health Clinic?
A: The Mobile Health Clinic helps reduce barriers that may make it difficult for people to access health care, including transportation, scheduling, and distance. By bringing services into trusted community locations, Codman can connect more residents with primary care, preventive services, and other health resources.
Q: What services are available on the Mobile Health Clinic?
A: Services will vary depending on the location, schedule, staffing, and type of visit. On scheduled Primary Care Days, services may include:
- Primary and preventive care
- Annual physicals and wellness visits
- Acute/sick visits
- Chronic disease management
- HIV testing, prevention, and linkage to care
- Substance use disorder screening, treatment, and referrals
- Same-day point-of-care testing, when available
- Care coordination and referrals
- Health-related social needs referrals
- Insurance enrollment assistance
Q: What services are available when the Mobile Health Clinic attends a community event?
A: Community events may operate differently from regular Primary Care Days. Depending on the event and available staff, Codman may provide:
- Basic health screenings, such as blood pressure checks
- Health education
- Information about Codman programs and services
- Referrals and connections to primary care
- Assistance connecting to specialty or supportive services
- Insurance and enrollment information
- Community health resources
The presence of the Mobile Health Clinic at an event does not necessarily mean that full primary care appointments will be available that day.
Q: How will I know what services are being offered at a particular location or event?
A: Services will be communicated in advance whenever possible through Codman Square Health Center and the participating community partner. Patients should check the specific event or location information before arriving. Community members can call (617) 822-8200.
Who can receive services?
Q: Who can use the Mobile Health Clinic?
A: Codman’s Mobile Health Clinic is designed to expand access to care for community members, including individuals who are not currently Codman Square Health Center patients. New patients are welcome. Some services may have eligibility, age, insurance, consent, or scheduling requirements. Staff will help determine the appropriate next step for each patient.
Q: Do I have to live in the community where the Mobile Health Clinic is parked in order to receive services?
A: Generally, you do not have to live in the immediate neighborhood where the Mobile Health Clinic is located to ask about services.
Q: Do I have to make Codman Square Health Center my primary care provider?
A: Requirements may vary depending on the patient’s insurance plan and the type of service being provided. Codman staff can help patients understand their options, including establishing primary care with Codman Square Health Center.
Appointments and Walk-Ins
Q: Do I need an appointment?
A: Appointments are recommended for faster service. However, walk-ins are accepted depending on availability and the type of service or location. A staff member will support you with the check-in process. If a same-day appointment is not available, we can assist you in scheduling the next available appointment at one of our Codman Square Health Center sites. Event and outreach activities generally do not guarantee a same-day primary care appointment.
Q: If I walk up to the Mobile Health Clinic, will I be seen immediately?
A: Not necessarily. Same-day availability depends on the services being offered, clinical staffing, previously scheduled appointments, and patient needs. If we cannot provide the service you need that day, staff can help connect you with an appropriate Codman Square Health Center service or location.
Q: Where will the Mobile Health Clinic be located?
A: Codman’s Mobile Health Clinic will rotate among community locations and partner sites. Locations, dates, hours, and available services may change. Please check Codman Square Health Center’s current Mobile Health Clinic schedule at this website, or call (617) 822-8200, before visiting.
Q: What are the Mobile Health Clinic’s hours?
A: Hours vary by location and day. The Mobile Health Clinic does not operate on the same schedule at every site. Specific hours should be included in the announcement or promotional materials for each scheduled location.
Resources, Insurance, and Interpreter Access
Q: What health insurance does Codman Square Health Center accept?
A: Codman Square Health Center accepts most commercial insurance plans. Coverage and billing requirements may vary by service and insurance plan. Codman Square Health Center provides care regardless of a patient’s health insurance status or ability to pay.
Q: What if I don’t have health insurance?
A: You can still speak with our team. Codman staff can connect you with Financial Services and enrollment resources to help determine whether you qualify for health coverage or other assistance. Limited walk-in slots are available each day, but you can also make an appointment with our Financial Services and Enrollment team at any of our three locations by calling (617) 825-9660. At your appointment, please bring proof of identity, proof of residency, and proof of all sources of income. Based on your income, you will be enrolled in a health plan that you can afford and that works for you. Lack of insurance should not prevent you from asking for help or learning about available services.
Q: Are interpreter services available?
A: Yes. Codman Square Health Center provides interpreter services at no cost to patients with limited English proficiency and provides communication assistance for patients who are hearing impaired.
Q: Is the Mobile Health Clinic accessible to people with disabilities?
A: Yes. The Mobile Health Clinic is designed to accommodate patients with accessibility needs. Patients who need specific accommodations are encouraged to let the team know so staff can assist appropriately. Note: The van is equipped with a wheelchair lift.
Emergencies and Other Care
Q: Is the Mobile Health Clinic an emergency room or urgent care center?
A: No. Codman Mobile Health Clinic is primarily a primary care clinic and community health resource. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or seek emergency medical care rather than waiting for the Mobile Health Clinic.
Q: What happens if the Mobile Health Clinic cannot provide the care I need?
A: One of the goals of Codman’s Mobile Health Clinic is to connect community members with the right level of care. Staff may refer or connect patients to Codman Square Health Center’s other clinical programs, health center locations, specialty services, community resources, or a higher level of care when appropriate.
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