federally qualified health center site
Salud at Valle Verde — Freedom, California
About Salud at Valle Verde
Salud at Valle Verde is a federally qualified health center site in Freedom, Santa Cruz County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Santa Cruz County.
SALUD PARA LA GENTE runs 14 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 Salud at Valle Verde
Part B pays for the visit at Salud at Valle Verde 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 51931 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 Salud at Valle Verde
Salud at Valle Verde 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
Salud at Valle Verde 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
Salud at Valle Verde is at 252 Green Valley Rd, Freedom, CA, 95019-3138, Santa Cruz County.
Freedom measures 8,042 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 831-728-8250 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 Salud at Valle Verde
The nearest SALUD PARA LA GENTE site is Salud at 208 Green Valley in Freedom, at the same registered coordinates.
Salud at 150 Carnation in Freedom is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Dientes Community Dental Care - Penny Lane, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Santa Cruz County carries 42 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salud at 208 Green Valley | Same network · Freedom | <0.1 mi |
| Salud at 150 Carnation | Same network · Freedom | 0.1 mi |
| Salud at 64 Aspen Way | Same network · Watsonville | 0.7 mi |
| SPLG Administration | Same network · Watsonville | 1.1 mi |
| CESAR CHAVEZ SBHC | Same network · Watsonville | 1.2 mi |
| Salud at 65 Nielson | Same network · Watsonville | 1.4 mi |
| Dientes Community Dental Care - Penny Lane | Community Care Access · Watsonville | 0.7 mi |
| Watsonville Health Center - Building B | Community Care Access · Watsonville | 0.8 mi |
| Watsonville Health Center - Building D | Community Care Access · Watsonville | 0.8 mi |
| Watsonville Health Center - Building E | Community Care Access · Watsonville | 0.8 mi |
| Watsonville Health Center - Building A | Community Care Access · Watsonville | 0.8 mi |
| Watsonville Health Center-Building F | Community Care Access · Watsonville | 0.8 mi |
| Watsonville Homeless Health Center | Community Care Access · Watsonville | 0.8 mi |
| CSVS - PAJARO CLINIC | Community Care Access · Royal Oaks | 2.7 mi |
| CSVS - CASTROVILLE CLINIC | Community Care Access · Castroville | 11.8 mi |
| Glen View SB Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Gilroy | 11.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Salud at Valle Verde
Does Salud at Valle Verde accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 51931 for Salud at Valle Verde, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 831-728-8250 to confirm.
What kind of site is Salud at Valle Verde?
HRSA records Salud at Valle Verde as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. SALUD PARA LA GENTE operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Salud at Valle Verde?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Salud at Valle Verde. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 831-728-8250 for open days.
Where is Salud at Valle Verde?
Salud at Valle Verde is at 252 Green Valley Rd, Freedom, CA, 95019-3138, Santa Cruz County. The area measures 8,042 people per square mile. Santa Cruz County holds 42 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Salud at Valle Verde?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Salud at Valle Verde charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 831-728-8250 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SALUD PARA LA GENTE locations near Salud at Valle Verde?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SALUD PARA LA GENTE sites to Salud at Valle Verde 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.