federally qualified health center site
McGrath School — Mc Grath, Alaska
About McGrath School
McGrath School is a federally qualified health center site in Mc Grath, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 20 operating hours a week, below the 30-hour median for health center sites in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION runs 17 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 McGrath School
Part B pays for the visit at McGrath School 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 SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION; 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 McGrath School
McGrath School 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
McGrath School 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
McGrath School is at 90 Takotna Ave, McGrath, Mc Grath, AK, 99627, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Mc Grath measures 5 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at southcentralfoundation.com.
Call 907-524-3805 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 McGrath School
The nearest SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION site is new McGrath Sub-Regional Health Center in Mc Grath, at the same registered coordinates.
Takotna Community School in Takotna is the next one out, 25.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LIME VILLIAGE CLINIC, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area carries 32 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| new McGrath Sub-Regional Health Center | Same network · Mc Grath | <0.1 mi |
| Takotna Community School | Same network · Takotna | 25.3 mi |
| Takotna Clinic | Same network · Takotna | 26.9 mi |
| Top of the Kuskokwim School | Same network · Nikolai | 29.3 mi |
| Nikolai Clinic | Same network · Nikolai | 29.4 mi |
| Indian Creek Health Center | Same network · Tyonek | 184.9 mi |
| LIME VILLIAGE CLINIC | Community Care Access · Mc Grath | <0.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about McGrath School
Does McGrath School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for McGrath School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-524-3805 to confirm.
What kind of site is McGrath School?
HRSA records McGrath School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION operates it alongside 17 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at McGrath School?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at McGrath School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-524-3805 for open days.
Where is McGrath School?
McGrath School is at 90 Takotna Ave, McGrath, Mc Grath, AK, 99627, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The area measures 5 people per square mile. Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area holds 32 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at McGrath School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what McGrath School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-524-3805 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION locations near McGrath School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION sites to McGrath School 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.