federally qualified health center site
Chico Annex — Chico, California
About Chico Annex
Chico Annex is a federally qualified health center site in Chico, Butte County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Chico Annex
Part B pays for the visit at Chico Annex 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, so 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 Chico Annex
Chico Annex 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
Chico Annex 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
Chico Annex is at 470 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA, 95926-1801, Butte County.
Chico measures 2,776 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
Call 530-674-4261 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 Chico Annex
The closest unrelated listing is Ampla Health Chico Medical, Pediatrics and Xpress Care, listed under Community Care Access, 1.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ampla Health Chico Medical, Pediatrics and Xpress Care | Community Care Access · Chico | 1.6 mi |
| Ampla Health Family Dental and Medical | Community Care Access · Chico | 1.9 mi |
| Peach Tree - Chico Vision Center | Community Care Access · Chico | 2.3 mi |
| Ampla Health North Chico Medical | Community Care Access · Chico | 3.2 mi |
| Ampla Health Hamilton City Medical | Community Care Access · Hamilton City | 10.4 mi |
| Ampla Health Magalia Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Magalia | 12.7 mi |
| Ampla Health Orland Medical & Dental | Community Care Access · Orland | 20.5 mi |
| Ampla Health Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Oroville | 22.6 mi |
| Ampla Health Oroville Medical & Dental | Community Care Access · Oroville | 22.6 mi |
| Ampla Health Los Molinos Medical | Community Care Access · Los Molinos | 24 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Chico Annex
Does Chico Annex accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Chico Annex, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 530-674-4261 to confirm.
What kind of site is Chico Annex?
HRSA records Chico Annex as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is Chico Annex?
Chico Annex is at 470 Rio Lindo Ave, Chico, CA, 95926-1801, Butte County. The area measures 2,776 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Chico Annex?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Chico Annex charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 530-674-4261 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near Chico Annex?
Ampla Health Family Dental and Medical is 1.9 miles away and Peach Tree - Chico Vision Center 2.3 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.