Checked November 5, 2026
Free and low-cost GLP-1 and weight-loss help in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has health centers that charge by income, maker programs that start at $149 a month, and food help across the state. Start with the one that fits your week.
Ready to start this week? Two cash programs that ship to District of Columbia.
No insurance needed.
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026.
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Health centers that charge by income
Federally funded health centers set your fee by household size and income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and it rises in steps to the full price at twice the line.
| Household | Smallest fee at or below | Full price from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 a year | $31,920 a year |
| 2 people | $21,640 a year | $43,280 a year |
| 3 people | $27,320 a year | $54,640 a year |
| 4 people | $33,000 a year | $66,000 a year |
Health centers in District of Columbia to call:
- Unity Health Care, Washington, 202-469-4699
- Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, Washington, 202-939-4380
- Community of Hope, Washington, 202-735-0979
- LA Clinica del Pueblo, Washington, 301-497-3600
- Whitman-Walker Clinic, Washington, 202-745-7000
- Family and Medical Counseling Service, Washington, 202-889-7900
- Elaine Ellis Center of Health, Washington, 202-803-2340
- Bread for the City, Washington, 202-561-8587
Find the health center nearest you. Ask for the sliding fee form when you book.
Clinics in District of Columbia
District of Columbia
About 25 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 7 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 15 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).
- 801 East Shelter Clinic, 2722 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se, Washington, 202-893-6179
- Anacostia Health Center, 1500 Galen St Se, Washington, 202-610-7160
- Bread for the City's Northwest Center, 1525 7Th St Nw, Washington, 202-386-7020
- Brentwood Health Center, 1251 Saratoga Ave Ne, Washington, 202-469-4699
- Cardozo Student Health Center, 1200 Clifton St Nw, Washington, 202-469-4699
- Columbia Road Health Center, 1660 Columbia Rd Nw, Washington, 202-328-3717
- Community of Hope Conway Health and Resource Center, 4 Atlantic St Sw, Washington, 202-232-7356
- Community of Hope Marie Reed Center, 2155 Champlain St Nw, Washington, 202-232-9022
- Conway Behavioral Health Services, 4420 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, 202-797-8806 ext. 1100
- Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1377 R St Nw, Suite 200, Washington, 202-745-7000
- Family Health and Birth Center - Bladensburg Road Relocation, 2120 Bladensburg Rd Ne, Washington, 202-984-1964
- Family and Medical Counseling Service, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se, Suite 303, Washington, 202-889-7900
- H.D. Woodson Student Health Center, 540 55Th St Ne, Washington, 202-715-7900
- LA Clinica del Pueblo, 2831 15Th St Nw, Washington, 202-462-4788
- LA Casa Community Health Action Center, 3166 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, 202-507-4800
- Mary's Center - Adams Morgan Dc, 2333 Ontario Rd Nw, Washington, 202-483-8319
- Mary's Center - Petworth Health Center Dc, 3912 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, 202-483-8196
- Minnesota Ave Health Center, 3946 Minnesota Ave Ne, Washington, 202-469-4699 ext. 20238
- Parkside Health Center, 765 Kenilworth Ter Ne, Washington, 202-469-4699
- Southwest Health Center, 850 Delaware Ave Sw, Washington, 202-469-4699
- Stanton Road Health Center, 3240 Stanton Rd Se, Washington, 202-889-3754
- The Michelle Obama Southeast Center of Bread for the City, 1700 Good Hope Rd Se, Washington, 202-561-8587
- Upper Cardozo Health Center, 3020 14Th St Nw, Washington, 202-469-4699
- Whitman-Walker Health, 1525 14Th St Nw, Washington, 202-745-7000
- Whitman-Walker Health New Max Robinson, 1201 Sycamore Dr Se, Washington, 202-745-7000
County public health: District of Columbia Department of Health, 825 North Capitol Street Northeast, Washington, 202-442-5955.
Mobile clinics that drive to towns and neighborhoods in District of Columbia. Call for this week's stops:
- Unity Health Care Mobile Outreach Van, based in Washington: 202-328-1100
- Family and Medical Counseling Service mobile clinic, based in Washington: 202-889-7900
Maker programs and prices
| Program | What you pay | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|
| NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pen | $199 a month for the first two fills, then $349 | Anyone with a prescription |
| NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pill | $149 for 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg, $299 for 9 mg and 25 mg | Anyone with a prescription |
| Zepbound from Lilly | KwikPen $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, from $449 at higher doses | Anyone with a prescription |
| TrumpRx | Wegovy pill $149, Wegovy pen $199, Zepbound $299 a month | Anyone with a prescription |
| Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance | Ozempic at no cost | No insurance and income up to $31,920 for one person |
| Lilly Cares | Trulicity at no cost | Income up to $47,880 for one person |
| Medicare GLP-1 Bridge | $50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo or Zepbound KwikPen | Part D members who meet the weight and health test, until December 31, 2027 |
Zepbound has a $25 savings card for people whose insurance covers it, good through December 31, 2026. Prices read November 5, 2026. Compare every cash program on the cash price chart.
District of Columbia Medicaid and GLP-1s
District of Columbia Medicaid covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, with prior approval. It does not cover them for weight loss alone. The full rules are on District of Columbia Medicaid GLP-1 coverage.
Food help in District of Columbia
- SNAP: call 202-724-5506, or apply online. Program details.
- 2-1-1: dial 211 for food, rides, rent help and clinics near your zip code.
Food bank:
- Capital Area Food Bank, Washington, 202-644-9800
Find the food bank for your county.
Free coaching and Medicare help
- Lifestyle change programs: a year of group coaching on food and movement, led by trained coaches. Search the CDC list for your zip code, in person or online. Programs in District of Columbia that meet in person include:
- American Pharmacists Association Foundation, 2215 Constitution Ave Nw, Washington: 800-279-6411
- Black Women's Health Imperative, 700 Pennsylvania Ave. Se, suite 2059, Washington: 202-787-5931
- Providence Health Services, 1150 Varnum St. N.E., Washington: 202-854-7128
- YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, 1325 W Street, N.W., suite A, Washington: 202-862-9622
- Age 65 or older: DC State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives free one-to-one Medicare help. Call 202-727-8370.
Four ways to stretch your health dollar
- Ask every clinic and pharmacy for the cash price before you book or fill.
- Bring your last tax return or pay stubs to a health center visit so the sliding fee applies on day one.
- Ask for a 90-day supply when your prescriber agrees.
- Apply for Medicaid any time of year, and check Marketplace savings during open enrollment.
District of Columbia free-help FAQ
How much does a health center visit cost in District of Columbia?
It depends on your income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and between one and two times the line it steps up. Ask for the sliding fee form.
Can I get help with a GLP-1 if I have no insurance?
Yes. NovoCare Pharmacy and Lilly sell directly at the prices above, and the cash programs at the top of this page ship to District of Columbia.
Where do I start if I need food and a clinic?
Dial 211. It connects you with food banks, clinics and other help near your zip code.
Sources: Health center fee rule (42 CFR 51c.303); 2026 poverty guidelines (ASPE); HRSA health center list; Feeding America member list; USDA SNAP directory; maker pages linked above; state Medicaid drug lists. Read November 5, 2026. How we check.
This page lists public programs and is not medical advice. Ask your clinician before starting any medicine.