federally qualified health center site
Wrangell Behavioral Health — Wrangell, Alaska
About Wrangell Behavioral Health
Wrangell Behavioral Health is a federally qualified health center site in Wrangell, Wrangell City and 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 35 operating hours a week, below the 44-hour median for health center sites in Wrangell City and 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 Wrangell Behavioral Health
Part B pays for the visit at Wrangell Behavioral Health 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 Wrangell Behavioral Health
Wrangell Behavioral Health 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
Wrangell Behavioral Health 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
Wrangell Behavioral Health is at 350 Bennett St, Wrangell, AK, 99929, Wrangell City and Borough.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
Call 907-874-2321 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 Wrangell Behavioral Health
The nearest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM site is Wrangell Behavioral Health in Wrangell, 0.2 miles away.
Wrangell Behavioral Health in Wrangell is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
Wrangell City and Borough carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangell Behavioral Health | Same network · Wrangell | 0.2 mi |
| Wrangell Dental Clinic | Same network · Wrangell | 0.4 mi |
| Wrangell Medical Clinic | Same network · Wrangell | 0.7 mi |
| Pt Baker Clinic | Same network · Point Baker | 39.7 mi |
| Thorne Bay Health Center | Same network · Thorne Bay | 54.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Wrangell Behavioral Health
Does Wrangell Behavioral Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Wrangell Behavioral Health, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-874-2321 to confirm.
What kind of site is Wrangell Behavioral Health?
HRSA records Wrangell Behavioral Health as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2017. 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 Wrangell Behavioral Health?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Wrangell Behavioral Health. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-874-2321 for open days.
Where is Wrangell Behavioral Health?
Wrangell Behavioral Health is at 350 Bennett St, Wrangell, AK, 99929, Wrangell City and Borough. No population density is published for the area. Wrangell City and Borough holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Wrangell Behavioral Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Wrangell Behavioral Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-874-2321 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM locations near Wrangell Behavioral Health?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM sites to Wrangell Behavioral Health 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.