Sexual Health Resources for Uninsured in Miami

Table of Contents

• Sexual Health Resources for Uninsured Patients in Miami-Dade and Broward
• Free HIV Testing Near Me: How to Find Same-Day Results
• Low-Cost STD Testing Without Insurance: What to Expect
• Confidential STI Testing: Privacy and Your Medical Record
• PrEP Assistance for Uninsured Patients: Pills and Injections
• Sliding-Fee Scales, Public Health Programs, and Assistance Programs
• How to Book and What to Bring on Your First Visit
• Frequently Asked Questions

Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Sexual Health Resources for Uninsured Patients in Miami-Dade and Broward

If you don't have insurance in Miami-Dade or Broward, sexual health resources for uninsured patients are more available than you might think. Walk-in testing exists across both counties. Same-day results are standard.

This guide covers where to find free or low-cost testing, how PrEP works when you're uninsured, your privacy protections, and how to book a first visit.

Resumen en español: Si no tienes seguro en Miami-Dade o Broward, hay pruebas de VIH y ETS gratis o de bajo costo en clínicas asociadas. Puedes hacer cita en línea o ir sin cita previa.

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Free HIV Testing Near Me: How to Find Same-Day Results

A rapid HIV test gives you results in minutes. You don't need insurance or an appointment. Walk in, get tested, know your status the same day.

Here's what happens at our partner clinics:

• You check in with a phone number only (no insurance card needed)
• A rapid test takes about 15 minutes
• A negative result is confirmed by a lab test sent to a reference lab
• If the rapid test is reactive, the clinic will discuss next steps and confirm with a lab test before any diagnosis
• Results are shared through a secure patient portal, not by text

Why the lab test matters: A rapid negative is reliable, but clinics confirm it with a 4th-generation lab test (antibodies and antigen).

Window periods: HIV can take 18 to 45 days to show up on a lab test after exposure.

Partner clinics offering rapid HIV testing in your area:

Clinic	Location	Serves	Services
Elite Wellness Club	Downtown Miami 33130	Downtown, Brickell, Overtown	Rapid HIV, full STD panel, PrEP
MedPlus Medical Center	Allapattah 33142	Little Havana, Wynwood, Liberty City	Rapid HIV, full STD panel
MJD Wellness	North Miami 33161	North Miami, Biscayne Park	Rapid HIV, full STD panel
Anuvia Medical Center	North Miami 33179	Aventura, North Miami Beach	Rapid HIV, full STD panel, PrEP
Miracles of the Heart	Kendall West 33193	Kendall, Tamiami, The Hammocks	Rapid HIV, PrEP, full STD panel
First Class OBGYN	Miramar 33029	Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood	Rapid HIV, full STD panel, PrEP

All partner clinics accept walk-ins, same-day testing, and serve patients without insurance. Check the clinic page for hours.

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Low-Cost STD Testing Without Insurance: What to Expect

When you arrive for STD testing, you'll get a full panel covering chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomonas, hepatitis B and C, and others depending on your risk and what the clinician recommends.

What the test includes:

• Urine test or swab (depending on the infection and where you may have been exposed)
• Blood draw for syphilis, hepatitis, and HIV
• Same-day or next-day results for most tests
• Treatment at the clinic if you test positive

Cost when you're uninsured:

Many partner clinics offer free or low-cost STD testing through public health funding and sliding-fee scales. Check with the clinic directly about what applies to you.

What happens if you test positive:

A positive rapid test is not a diagnosis until it's confirmed by a lab.

Common STIs and what you need to know:

• Chlamydia and gonorrhea: Treated with antibiotics, often in one dose. No symptoms doesn't mean you don't have it, many people don't know they're infected.
• Syphilis: Stages matter. Early syphilis is treated with antibiotics. The clinic will explain your stage and what treatment looks like.
• Trichomonas: A parasite that causes discharge and discomfort. One dose of antibiotics usually clears it.
• Hepatitis B and C: Different treatment paths. The clinic will discuss what's needed if you test positive.
• HIV: Covered in the next section. Testing and treatment are separate conversations.

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Confidential STI Testing: Privacy and Your Medical Record

Your test results are private. HIPAA protects your medical records.

What the clinic keeps:

Your medical record stays at the clinic. The clinician documents your test, your results, and any treatment. You can request a copy anytime.

What you control:

• Results are shared through a secure patient portal, not by voicemail or text
• Clinics do not name the test or result in phone calls or messages
• You choose how you get updates (email, portal, in-person)
• Your insurance does not receive details about what you were tested for, only that you had preventive care, when billed as such.

What doesn't happen:

• Your test does not go into a government database
• Results are not shared with your employer, school, or family
• The clinic does not report STI diagnoses to your insurer as a condition when billed as preventive care.
• RapidTesting Miami collects only a phone number for clinic matching; it is never sold or shared

What if you're undocumented:

Clinics do not ask about immigration status. Testing and treatment are available to everyone. Your medical record is confidential under HIPAA regardless of status.

Text STOP to opt out: If the clinic texts you appointment reminders, you can text STOP anytime to stop receiving messages.

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PrEP Assistance for Uninsured Patients: Pills and Injections

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) prevents HIV. You take it before potential exposure. Two options exist: a daily pill or long-acting injections.

The daily pill:

• Emtricitabine/tenofovir (generic) or brand-name versions
• One pill every day
• Requires an HIV test within 7 days before starting (CDC rule)
• Follow-up every 3 months with an HIV test and STI screen
• If you miss doses, protection drops, consistency matters

The long-acting injection:

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• Cabotegravir: Every 2 months after two starter doses one month apart
• Lenacapavir: Every 6 months after a lead-in dose
• Requires the same baseline HIV and STI testing
• Follow-up on the injection schedule
• Missing an injection by more than about a month may mean restarting the lead-in doses

Cost for uninsured patients:

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), PrEP and all required labs and visits are covered at no cost when billed as preventive care.

Check with the clinic about what programs you qualify for. Many partner clinics run the first PrEP visit by telehealth, then a quick lab draw.

What you need before starting:

• Negative HIV test (within 7 days)
• Kidney function test
• Hepatitis B test
• Full STI screen
• Pregnancy test (if relevant)

Booking the next visit before you leave is the single best way to stay protected. Set it up on your way out.

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Sliding-Fee Scales, Public Health Programs, and Assistance Programs

Three main pathways cover uninsured testing and PrEP:

Public health programs:

Many clinics receive county and state funding to provide free or very low-cost STD and HIV testing. This covers the test, the visit, and treatment if you test positive.

Sliding-fee scales:

If you don't qualify for public health funding, clinics often charge based on what you earn.

public-health-funded programs:

Some partner clinics use public-health-funded programs, which let them buy medications at a discount and pass the savings to uninsured patients.

What to bring:

• Photo ID
• Proof of income (pay stub, tax return, or a statement that you earn nothing)
• Proof of residence (utility bill, lease, or mail with your address)

If you don't have these, tell the clinic. Many will work with you anyway.

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How to Book and What to Bring on Your First Visit

Most partner clinics accept walk-ins, no appointment needed. Booking ahead means less wait time.

How to book:

• Online through the clinic's website (links on the partner clinic pages)
• Call 855-560-2280 (RapidTesting Miami main line)
• For First Class OBGYN in Miramar, call 954-507-4494 directly
• Use the RapidTesting Miami "Find a clinic" tool to match to your nearest clinic by zip code

What to bring:

• Photo ID
• Phone number (for results and follow-up)
• Insurance card (if you have it; not required)
• Proof of income if you need to discuss cost

What happens:

1. Check in with your phone number
2. Brief health history (what you're here for, any symptoms, sexual health history)
3. Test (urine, swab, or blood depending on what you need)
4. Results same day or within a few days
5. If positive, treatment plan and follow-up appointment

First visit for PrEP:

• Many clinics offer a telehealth visit first (easier to fit in your schedule)
• Then a quick lab stop at the clinic
• Baseline labs take about 30 minutes
• Results in a few days
• Second visit to start the medication

Booking your next visit before you leave is the single best way to stay on track. If you miss a follow-up, you might miss a dose or not know about a new exposure. Make the appointment on your way out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get free or low-cost STI testing without insurance?

Many clinics in Miami-Dade and Broward offer free or low-cost STI testing through public health programs and sliding-fee scales. At our partner clinics, walk-ins are accepted and same-day results are available. Check with the clinic directly about their fees based on your income. RapidTesting Miami helps you find the nearest clinic by zip code, use our Find a clinic tool at rapidtestingmiami.com to locate one near you.

Can I get HIV testing if I do not have health insurance?

Yes. Rapid HIV testing is available at partner clinics across Miami-Dade and Broward, and results come back in minutes. A rapid negative result is confirmed by a lab test to be sure. Many clinics offer free or low-cost testing through public health funding. Walk-ins are welcome, and you do not need insurance or an appointment. Call 855-560-2280 or visit rapidtestingmiami.com to find a clinic near you.

How can I get PrEP without insurance?

You can start PrEP at our partner clinics with a negative HIV test (done same-day) and baseline labs. If you are uninsured, ask the clinic about manufacturer assistance programs and state programs that cover PrEP at no cost. Many clinics run the first visit by telehealth, then a quick lab stop at any office location. Booking your next visit before you leave is the best way to stay on track. Talk with a clinician about which option, daily pill or every-2-month injection, fits your life.

Will my test results end up on my insurance record or employer database?

No. HIPAA law protects your clinic records. Results are shared with you through a patient portal, not by text. Clinics do not name tests or results in calls or messages. When you use RapidTesting Miami, we collect only your phone number to match you to a nearby clinic, and that number is never sold. You can text STOP at any time to opt out of messages.

What is the difference between the daily PrEP pill and the injection?

The daily pill (emtricitabine/tenofovir) is taken every day and requires a visit and HIV test every 3 months. The injection (cabotegravir) is given every 2 months after two starter doses one month apart, then every 2 months after that. Both require a negative HIV test within 7 days and baseline labs before starting. Both are covered at no cost with most insurance when billed as preventive care. Talk with a clinician about which fits your schedule and lifestyle best.

How do I find a sexual health clinic near me in Miami-Dade or Broward?

Use RapidTesting Miami's Find a clinic tool at rapidtestingmiami.com. Enter your zip code, and you will be matched to the nearest partner clinic with hours, address, phone, and online booking. All partner clinics accept walk-ins, offer same-day results, and are bilingual (English and Spanish). You can also call 855-560-2280 to speak with someone who can help you find the right clinic for your needs.

Are there clinics that offer sexual health care on a sliding-fee scale?

Yes. Many of our partner clinics offer sliding-fee scales based on your income, as well as free testing through public health programs. Some also accept payment plans. Call the clinic directly or check their page on RapidTesting Miami to ask about fees and payment options. Clinics in Downtown Miami (33130), Allapattah (33142), North Miami (33161), and Kendall (33193) all have options for uninsured patients. Check with the clinic to learn what programs they offer.