federally qualified health center site
Ontario Maple Head Start — Ontario, California
About Ontario Maple Head Start
Ontario Maple Head Start is a federally qualified health center site in Ontario, San Bernardino County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Bernardino County.
SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC HEALTH runs 6 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 Ontario Maple Head Start
Part B pays for the visit at Ontario Maple Head Start 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 SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC HEALTH; 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 Ontario Maple Head Start
Ontario Maple Head Start 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
Ontario Maple Head Start 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
Ontario Maple Head Start is at 555 W Maple St, Ontario, CA, 91762-5734, San Bernardino County.
Ontario measures 5,803 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at hs.sbcounty.gov.
Call 909-984-4117 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 Ontario Maple Head Start
The nearest SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC HEALTH site is Ontario Health Center in Ontario, 1.5 miles away.
San Bernardino Health Center in San Bernardino is the next one out, 21.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Unicare Community Health Center - Ontario 1151, listed under Community Care Access, 2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Bernardino County carries 83 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Health Center | Same network · Ontario | 1.5 mi |
| San Bernardino Health Center | Same network · San Bernardino | 21.5 mi |
| San Bernardino County Department of Public Health-Administration | Same network · San Bernardino | 22 mi |
| Hesperia Health Center | Same network · Hesperia | 35.8 mi |
| Adelanto Community Health Center - County of San Bernardino | Same network · Adelanto | 39.5 mi |
| Apple Valley Head Start | Same network · Apple Valley | 41.3 mi |
| Unicare Community Health Center - Ontario 1151 | Community Care Access · Ontario | 2 mi |
| Chino Valley Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Chino | 2.6 mi |
| Montclair Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Montclair | 2.9 mi |
| One Health Center | Community Care Access · Upland | 3.7 mi |
| Unicare Community Health Center, Inc. - Pomona | Community Care Access · Pomona | 3.8 mi |
| Holt Dental | Community Care Access · Pomona | 3.9 mi |
| Euclid Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Upland | 4.1 mi |
| Ontario Archibald | Community Care Access · Ontario | 4.1 mi |
| Administrative Site | Community Care Access · Claremont | 4.8 mi |
| East Valley CHC - Pomona/Garey | Community Care Access · Pomona | 5.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ontario Maple Head Start
Does Ontario Maple Head Start accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ontario Maple Head Start, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 909-984-4117 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ontario Maple Head Start?
HRSA records Ontario Maple Head Start as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC HEALTH operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ontario Maple Head Start?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Ontario Maple Head Start. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 909-984-4117 for open days.
Where is Ontario Maple Head Start?
Ontario Maple Head Start is at 555 W Maple St, Ontario, CA, 91762-5734, San Bernardino County. The area measures 5,803 people per square mile. San Bernardino County holds 83 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ontario Maple Head Start?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ontario Maple Head Start charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 909-984-4117 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC HEALTH locations near Ontario Maple Head Start?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC HEALTH sites to Ontario Maple Head Start 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.