federally qualified health center site
GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC — Goodnews Bay, Alaska
About GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC
GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Goodnews Bay, Bethel Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2002; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 168-hour median for health center sites in Bethel Census Area.
BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION runs 25 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 GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC 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 BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION; 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 GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC
GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Alaska expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 118,047 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Alaska Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-478-6065; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC 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
GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC is at CLINIC ROAD, Goodnews Bay, AK, 99589, Bethel Census Area.
Goodnews Bay measures 73 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at bbahc.org.
Call 907-967-8128 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 GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC
The nearest BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION site is PLATINUM VILLAGE CLINIC in Platinum, 15.2 miles away.
TOGIAK SUB-REGIONAL CLINIC in Togiak is the next one out, 41 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ANIAK SUB-REGIONAL CLINIC, listed under Community Care Access, 178.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bethel Census Area carries 20 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PLATINUM VILLAGE CLINIC | Same network · Platinum | 15.2 mi |
| TOGIAK SUB-REGIONAL CLINIC | Same network · Togiak | 41 mi |
| Manokotak Village Clinic | Same network · Manokotak | 94.6 mi |
| Aleknagik Health Clinic | Same network · Aleknagik | 103.3 mi |
| Behavioral Health Counseling Center | Same network · Dillingham | 106.8 mi |
| BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH | Same network · Dillingham | 106.8 mi |
| ANIAK SUB-REGIONAL CLINIC | Community Care Access · Bethel | 178.8 mi |
| Bethel Family Clinic - Dental Clinic / Administration | Community Care Access · Bethel | 112.3 mi |
| Bethel Family Clinic - Medical / Behavioral Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Bethel | 112.3 mi |
| CHEFORNAK CLINIC | Community Care Access · Chefornak | 116.4 mi |
| CHUATHBALUK CLINIC | Community Care Access · Aniak | 183.2 mi |
| CROOKED CREEK CLINIC | Community Care Access · Crooked Creek | 217.8 mi |
| LOWER KALSKAG CLINIC | Community Care Access · Lower Kalskag | 166.7 mi |
| MEKORYUK CLINIC | Community Care Access · Mekoryuk | 184.4 mi |
| Newtok Clinic | Community Care Access · Bethel | 111 mi |
| NIGHTMUTE CLINIC | Community Care Access · Nightmute | 122.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC
Does GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-967-8128 to confirm.
What kind of site is GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC?
HRSA records GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2002. BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-967-8128 for open days.
Where is GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC?
GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC is at CLINIC ROAD, Goodnews Bay, AK, 99589, Bethel Census Area. The area measures 73 people per square mile. Bethel Census Area holds 20 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-967-8128 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION locations near GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION sites to GOODNEWS BAY VILLAGE CLINIC 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 Alaska?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Alaska Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Alaska formularies free at 1-800-478-6065.