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?+
No — never. The clinic exists for neighbors without insurance, or with insurance they can't afford to use.
Do I need an appointment?+
No. Every clinic we launch runs Saturday mornings, walk-in — first come, first seen. Exact hours publish with each location.
What does it cost?+
$0 — every visit, every patient. No bills, no copays, no surprises.
Who can be seen?+
Uninsured or underinsured Georgia adults at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Not sure? Check in 3 questions — or just come; no one is turned away without a conversation.
Can I get my medical records?+
Yes — your records belong to you. Ask at the front desk on any Saturday, or email admin@cliniccombinator.org and we'll help.
What if I need care the clinic can't provide?+
You leave with a referral handout — the specialist, imaging center, or program, with the who-where-how on paper — and we confirm the loop closed. Emergencies: call 911.

More on the Find care & get help page →

How does malpractice coverage work?+
While you volunteer at a free clinic, the state's sovereign-immunity coverage applies, and Georgia law adds immunity for uncompensated care. We enroll and confirm every clinician before their first Saturday.
Do I need a license to help?+
Only for clinical roles. Front-desk hosts, setup, interpreters, and students need no license — just one Saturday morning. See every role →

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Where does the playbook come from?+
Clinic Combinator is independent — we don't own or run any clinic, and no clinic endorses us. The founder's hands-on experience administering a volunteer Saturday clinic is what the model is distilled from: what actually breaks, what actually works, and what a community needs on day one.
How long does a clinic take to launch?+
About three months on a community track; first patient can come as soon as about seven weeks on the full-time track. Start a clinic →

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