### Question
How is the "free clinic" defined?


### Answer
The term **free clinic** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 233* as follows -

> a health care facility operated by a nonprofit private entity meeting the following requirements:


(i) The entity does not, in providing health services through the facility, accept reimbursement from any third-party payor (including reimbursement under any insurance policy or health plan, or under any Federal or State health benefits program)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 233*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part A-Administration**

