federally qualified health center site
Mobile Health Unit — Bessemer, Alabama
About Mobile Health Unit
Mobile Health Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Bessemer, Jefferson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 20 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson County.
ALETHEIA HOUSE INC runs 2 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Mobile Health Unit
Part B pays for the visit at Mobile Health Unit under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for ALETHEIA HOUSE INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Mobile Health Unit
Mobile Health Unit is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Alabama has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,118,019 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Alabama Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-243-5463; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Mobile Health Unit is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Mobile Health Unit is at 2201 Arlington Ave, Bessemer, AL, 35020-4299, Jefferson County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Bessemer measures 653 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here.
Call 205-277-6878 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Mobile Health Unit
The nearest ALETHEIA HOUSE INC site is Bessemer in Bessemer, at the same registered coordinates.
Mobile Dental Unit in Bessemer is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Cahaba Medical Care - Bessemer, listed under Community Care Access, 3.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer | Same network · Bessemer | <0.1 mi |
| Mobile Dental Unit | Same network · Bessemer | <0.1 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Bessemer | Community Care Access · Bessemer | 3.4 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Glen Oaks Elementary | Community Care Access · Fairfield | 4 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Ability Clinic | Community Care Access · Birmingham | 4.5 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Fairfield | Community Care Access · Fairfield | 4.7 mi |
| ARMS Wenonah Health Center | Community Care Access · Birmingham | 4.9 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Robinson Elementary | Community Care Access · Fairfield | 5.5 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Hope Health | Community Care Access · Fairfield | 6.3 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Fairfield High Preparatory School | Community Care Access · Fairfield | 6.4 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - CJ Donald Elementary | Community Care Access · Fairfield | 6.4 mi |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Ensley Office | Community Care Access · Birmingham | 8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mobile Health Unit
Does Mobile Health Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mobile Health Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 205-277-6878 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mobile Health Unit?
HRSA records Mobile Health Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. ALETHEIA HOUSE INC operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mobile Health Unit?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at Mobile Health Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 205-277-6878 for open days.
Where is Mobile Health Unit?
Mobile Health Unit is at 2201 Arlington Ave, Bessemer, AL, 35020-4299, Jefferson County. The area measures 653 people per square mile. Jefferson County holds 31 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mobile Health Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mobile Health Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 205-277-6878 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ALETHEIA HOUSE INC locations near Mobile Health Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ALETHEIA HOUSE INC sites to Mobile Health Unit and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Alabama?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Alabama Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Alabama formularies free at 1-800-243-5463.