federally qualified health center site
Hoonah Health Center — Hoonah, Alaska
About Hoonah Health Center
Hoonah Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Hoonah, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
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 Hoonah Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Hoonah 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 Hoonah Health Center
Hoonah 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
Hoonah 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
Hoonah Health Center is at 490 GARTINA HIGHWAY, Hoonah, AK, 99829, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Hoonah measures 0 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 907-945-3235 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 Hoonah Health Center
The nearest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM site is Gustavus Clinic in Gustavus, 23.8 miles away.
Tenakee Health Center in Hoonah is the next one out, 24.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MONICA GOMBERG MD, listed under Provider, 32.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Clinic | Same network · Gustavus | 23.8 mi |
| Tenakee Health Center | Same network · Hoonah | 24.6 mi |
| Pelican Health Center | Same network · Pelican | 30.6 mi |
| Excursion Inlet Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 36 mi |
| Pt Protection Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 36 mi |
| Lemon Creek Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 38.6 mi |
| MONICA GOMBERG MD | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| JEZWAH E HARRIS FNP-BC, MEP-C, NE-BC | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| EUN KYUNG KOH | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| NOBLE ERIC ANDERSON MD | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| LISA MARIE ANTONIO MD | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| BELUGA HEALTH PC | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| CATHERINE LOUISE PEIMANN | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| WILLIAM COLE M.D. | Provider · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
| GENEVIEVE ANNE ARMSTRONG RD, LD | Nutritionist · Juneau | 32.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Hoonah Health Center
Does Hoonah Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Hoonah Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-945-3235 to confirm.
What kind of site is Hoonah Health Center?
HRSA records Hoonah Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. 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 Hoonah Health Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Hoonah Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-945-3235 for open days.
Where is Hoonah Health Center?
Hoonah Health Center is at 490 GARTINA HIGHWAY, Hoonah, AK, 99829, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The area measures 0 people per square mile. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Hoonah Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Hoonah Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-945-3235 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM locations near Hoonah Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM sites to Hoonah 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.