Free Clinic in Warrenton Faces Strain Due to Potential Medicaid Cuts

A free clinic in Warrenton, Virginia, has been operating for nearly three decades, serving the residents of Fauquier County. The clinic currently cares for over 2,260 patients through nearly 13,000 cost-free visits annually. The facility is funded by donations and operates on a budget of nearly $3 million, with over 90 percent dedicated to medical, pharmacy, dental, and mental health care costs.

Upcoming changes to the 2010 Affordable Care Act are projected to remove up to 1,500 Fauquier County residents from their Medicaid insurance. Clinic leadership stated that they are already operating at capacity and noted that the potential influx of uninsured patients would place a significant strain on resources.