federally qualified health center site
Talkeetna Elementary School — Talkeetna, Alaska
About Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Talkeetna, Matanuska-Susitna Borough. 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 2017; it reports 10 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
SUNSHINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED runs 3 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 Talkeetna Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Talkeetna Elementary 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 Medicare billing number 021852 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Elementary 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
Talkeetna Elementary 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
Talkeetna Elementary School is at 13930 E Timber Wolf Loop, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Talkeetna measures 506 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here.
Call 907-733-9400 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 Talkeetna Elementary School
The nearest SUNSHINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED site is SUNSHINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in Talkeetna, 9 miles away.
SuValley Jr./Sr. High Shool in Talkeetna is the next one out, 13 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Big Lake Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 54.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough carries 9 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SUNSHINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Talkeetna | 9 mi |
| SuValley Jr./Sr. High Shool | Same network · Talkeetna | 13 mi |
| Willow Community Health Center | Same network · Willow | 40.2 mi |
| Big Lake Clinic | Community Care Access · Wasilla | 54.2 mi |
| Bogard Office | Community Care Access · Wasilla | 55.2 mi |
| C'eyiits' Hwnax Life House Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Sutton | 57.1 mi |
| Mat-Su Health Services, Inc. | Community Care Access · Wasilla | 53.6 mi |
| Palmer Clinic | Community Care Access · Palmer | 59.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Talkeetna Elementary School
Does Talkeetna Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 021852 for Talkeetna Elementary School, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 907-733-9400 to confirm.
What kind of site is Talkeetna Elementary School?
HRSA records Talkeetna Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2017. SUNSHINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Talkeetna Elementary School?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at Talkeetna Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-733-9400 for open days.
Where is Talkeetna Elementary School?
Talkeetna Elementary School is at 13930 E Timber Wolf Loop, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The area measures 506 people per square mile. Matanuska-Susitna Borough holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Talkeetna Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Talkeetna Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-733-9400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSHINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED locations near Talkeetna Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSHINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED sites to Talkeetna Elementary 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.