federally qualified health center site
Thorne Bay Health Center — Thorne Bay, Alaska
About Thorne Bay Health Center
Thorne Bay Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Thorne Bay, Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 30 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Thorne Bay Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay Health Center
Thorne Bay 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
Thorne Bay 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
Thorne Bay Health Center is at 120 Freeman Dr, Thorne Bay, AK, 99919, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
Thorne Bay measures 0 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 30 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at searhc.org.
Call 907-828-8848 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 Thorne Bay Health Center
The nearest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM site is Alicia Roberts Medical Center in Klawock, 20.8 miles away.
Whale Pass Clinic in Ketchikan is the next one out, 22.5 miles away.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alicia Roberts Medical Center | Same network · Klawock | 20.8 mi |
| Whale Pass Clinic | Same network · Ketchikan | 22.5 mi |
| Craig Health Clinic | Same network · Craig | 28.1 mi |
| Alma Cook Health Center | Same network · Hydaburg | 35.3 mi |
| Edna Bay Clinic | Same network · Ketchikan | 35.4 mi |
| Kasaan Health Center | Same network · Ketchikan | 39.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Thorne Bay Health Center
Does Thorne Bay Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Thorne Bay Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-828-8848 to confirm.
What kind of site is Thorne Bay Health Center?
HRSA records Thorne Bay Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2002. 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 Thorne Bay Health Center?
HRSA reports 30 operating hours a week at Thorne Bay Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-828-8848 for open days.
Where is Thorne Bay Health Center?
Thorne Bay Health Center is at 120 Freeman Dr, Thorne Bay, AK, 99919, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The area measures 0 people per square mile. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Thorne Bay Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Thorne Bay Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-828-8848 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM locations near Thorne Bay Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM sites to Thorne Bay 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.