federally qualified health center site
BACHC Kensington Shelter — Lancaster, California
About BACHC Kensington Shelter
BACHC Kensington Shelter is a federally qualified health center site in Lancaster, Los Angeles County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2026; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Los Angeles County.
BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 8 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 BACHC Kensington Shelter
Part B pays for the visit at BACHC Kensington Shelter 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 BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; 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 BACHC Kensington Shelter
BACHC Kensington Shelter is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
California expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 6,933,303 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-434-0222; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
BACHC Kensington Shelter 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
BACHC Kensington Shelter is at 45338 32nd St W, Lancaster, CA, 93536-8443, Los Angeles County.
Lancaster measures 1,696 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
Call 661-874-4050 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 BACHC Kensington Shelter
The nearest BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is BACHC PARKING GARAGE in Lancaster, 3.9 miles away.
BACHC Pharmacy in Lancaster is the next one out, 4.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BACHC AV College Site, listed under Community Care Access, 1 mile away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Los Angeles County carries 792 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BACHC PARKING GARAGE | Same network · Lancaster | 3.9 mi |
| BACHC Pharmacy | Same network · Lancaster | 4.4 mi |
| Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center (MAIN BUILDING) | Same network · Lancaster | 4.4 mi |
| SUD-MH Medical Mobile Unit | Same network · Lancaster | 4.4 mi |
| WEDOCCAV Mobile Van | Same network · Lancaster | 4.4 mi |
| BACHC Campus | Same network · Lancaster | 4.5 mi |
| BACHC AV College Site | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 1 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Mobile Health Clinic II | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 2.2 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 2.2 mi |
| Wesley Health and Wellness | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 2.2 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Mobile Health Clinic I | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 2.2 mi |
| Tarzana Treatment Centers- Antelope Valley Family Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 2.3 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers - Health and Wellness Center 2 | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 2.3 mi |
| BACHC West Palmdale Health Center | Community Care Access · Leona Valley | 8.9 mi |
| Tarzana Treatment Centers-Palmdale | Community Care Access · Palmdale | 9.4 mi |
| Tarzana Treatment Centers-Palmdale II | Community Care Access · Palmdale | 9.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about BACHC Kensington Shelter
Does BACHC Kensington Shelter accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for BACHC Kensington Shelter, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 661-874-4050 to confirm.
What kind of site is BACHC Kensington Shelter?
HRSA records BACHC Kensington Shelter as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2026. BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at BACHC Kensington Shelter?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at BACHC Kensington Shelter. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 661-874-4050 for open days.
Where is BACHC Kensington Shelter?
BACHC Kensington Shelter is at 45338 32nd St W, Lancaster, CA, 93536-8443, Los Angeles County. The area measures 1,696 people per square mile. Los Angeles County holds 792 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at BACHC Kensington Shelter?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what BACHC Kensington Shelter charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 661-874-4050 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near BACHC Kensington Shelter?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to BACHC Kensington Shelter 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 California?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads California formularies free at 1-800-434-0222.