federally qualified health center site
Haines Health Center — Haines, Alaska
About Haines Health Center
Haines Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Haines, Haines Borough. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1998; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Haines Borough.
SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM runs 26 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 Haines Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Haines Health Center 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 SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM; 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 Haines Health Center
Haines Health Center 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
Haines Health Center 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
Haines Health Center is at 131 1st Ave, Haines, AK, 99827, Haines Borough.
Haines measures 53 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at searhc.org.
Call 907-766-2521 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 Haines Health Center
The nearest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM site is Haines Dental Clinic in Haines, 0.1 miles away.
Klukwan Health Center in Haines is the next one out, 19.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is DAHL MEMORIAL CLINIC, listed under Community Care Access, 16.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Haines Borough carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haines Dental Clinic | Same network · Haines | 0.1 mi |
| Klukwan Health Center | Same network · Haines | 19.4 mi |
| Gustavus Clinic | Same network · Gustavus | 57 mi |
| Excursion Inlet Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 67.1 mi |
| Pt Protection Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 67.1 mi |
| Lemon Creek Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 69.9 mi |
| DAHL MEMORIAL CLINIC | Community Care Access · Skagway | 16.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Haines Health Center
Does Haines Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Haines Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-766-2521 to confirm.
What kind of site is Haines Health Center?
HRSA records Haines Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1998. SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM operates it alongside 26 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Haines Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Haines Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-766-2521 for open days.
Where is Haines Health Center?
Haines Health Center is at 131 1st Ave, Haines, AK, 99827, Haines Borough. The area measures 53 people per square mile. Haines Borough holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Haines Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Haines Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-766-2521 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM locations near Haines Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM sites to Haines Health Center 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.