federally qualified health center site
KARUK TRIBE — Happy Camp, California
About KARUK TRIBE
KARUK TRIBE is a federally qualified health center site in Happy Camp, Siskiyou County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2007; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Siskiyou County.
KARUK TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA runs 4 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 KARUK TRIBE
Part B pays for the visit at KARUK TRIBE 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 KARUK TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA; 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 KARUK TRIBE
KARUK TRIBE 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
KARUK TRIBE 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
KARUK TRIBE is at 64236 2nd Ave, Happy Camp, CA, 96039, Siskiyou County.
Happy Camp measures 5 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at karuk.us.
Call 530-493-5257 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 KARUK TRIBE
The nearest KARUK TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA site is Happy Camp Medical Clinic in Happy Camp, 0.2 miles away.
Human Services and Child Welfare in Happy Camp is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BUTTE VALLEY HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 75.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Siskiyou County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Camp Medical Clinic | Same network · Happy Camp | 0.2 mi |
| Human Services and Child Welfare | Same network · Happy Camp | 0.2 mi |
| Orleans Karuk Medical Clinic | Same network · Orleans | 35.1 mi |
| KARUK TRIBAL HEALTH YREKA CLINIC | Same network · Yreka | 38.4 mi |
| BUTTE VALLEY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Dorris | 75.8 mi |
| Dunsmuir Dental Center | Community Care Access · Dunsmuir | 69.4 mi |
| Mt. Shasta Alternative Health Center | Community Care Access · Mount Shasta | 64 mi |
| Mt. Shasta Health Center | Community Care Access · Mount Shasta | 64.8 mi |
| MVHC HealthHub Express | Community Care Access · Dorris | 75.8 mi |
| Shasta Cascade Health Centers - Dunsmuir | Community Care Access · Dunsmuir | 69.3 mi |
| Shasta Cascade Health Centers - McCloud | Community Care Access · Mccloud | 74.4 mi |
| Shasta Cascade Health Centers - Mt. Shasta | Community Care Access · Mount Shasta | 63.9 mi |
| TULELAKE HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Tulelake | 98.6 mi |
| Weed Health Center | Community Care Access · Weed | 57.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KARUK TRIBE
Does KARUK TRIBE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for KARUK TRIBE, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 530-493-5257 to confirm.
What kind of site is KARUK TRIBE?
HRSA records KARUK TRIBE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2007. KARUK TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at KARUK TRIBE?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at KARUK TRIBE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 530-493-5257 for open days.
Where is KARUK TRIBE?
KARUK TRIBE is at 64236 2nd Ave, Happy Camp, CA, 96039, Siskiyou County. The area measures 5 people per square mile. Siskiyou County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KARUK TRIBE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KARUK TRIBE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 530-493-5257 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other KARUK TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA locations near KARUK TRIBE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest KARUK TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA sites to KARUK TRIBE 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.