FQHC Look-Alike site
Healthy Beginnings California — Stockton, California
About Healthy Beginnings California
Healthy Beginnings California is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Stockton, San Joaquin County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Joaquin County.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES EMPLOYEES GUILD 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 Healthy Beginnings California
Part B pays for the visit at Healthy Beginnings California 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 751118 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 Healthy Beginnings California
Healthy Beginnings California 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
Healthy Beginnings California 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
Healthy Beginnings California is at 1414 N California St, Stockton, CA, 95202-1515, San Joaquin County.
Stockton measures 4,978 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sjhealth.org.
Call 209-468-8154 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 Healthy Beginnings California
The nearest SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES EMPLOYEES GUILD site is Children's Health Services in Stockton, at the same registered coordinates.
Family Practice Clinic California in Stockton is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Community Medical Centers, California Street, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Joaquin County carries 46 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Health Services | Same network · Stockton | <0.1 mi |
| Family Practice Clinic California | Same network · Stockton | <0.1 mi |
| Family Medicine Clinic | Same network · French Camp | 5.6 mi |
| Healthy Beginnings French Camp | Same network · French Camp | 5.6 mi |
| Mobile Clinic #1 | Same network · French Camp | 5.6 mi |
| Primary Medicine Clinic | Same network · French Camp | 5.6 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, California Street | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.5 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, Respite Center | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.8 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, Waterloo | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.8 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, 747 Channel | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.9 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, Medical Records | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.9 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, CareLink Community Response Mobile Unit II | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.9 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, Mobile Unit 101 | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.9 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, Channel | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.9 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, CareLink Community Response Mobile 106 | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.9 mi |
| Community Medical Centers, Mobile Community Response Team Office | Community Care Access · Stockton | 0.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Healthy Beginnings California
Does Healthy Beginnings California accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 751118 for Healthy Beginnings California, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 209-468-8154 to confirm.
What kind of site is Healthy Beginnings California?
HRSA records Healthy Beginnings California as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2014. SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES EMPLOYEES GUILD operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Healthy Beginnings California?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Healthy Beginnings California. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 209-468-8154 for open days.
Where is Healthy Beginnings California?
Healthy Beginnings California is at 1414 N California St, Stockton, CA, 95202-1515, San Joaquin County. The area measures 4,978 people per square mile. San Joaquin County holds 46 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Healthy Beginnings California?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Healthy Beginnings California charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 209-468-8154 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES EMPLOYEES GUILD locations near Healthy Beginnings California?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES EMPLOYEES GUILD sites to Healthy Beginnings California 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.