federally qualified health center site
Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC — Winsted, Connecticut
About Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC
Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Winsted, Northwest Hills Planning Region. 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 40 operating hours a week, above the 31.3-hour median for health center sites in Northwest Hills Planning Region.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED runs 177 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 Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED; 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 Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC
Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Connecticut expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 742,808 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-994-9422; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC 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
Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC is at 15 Hinsdale Ave, Winsted, CT, 06098-1107, Northwest Hills Planning Region.
Winsted measures 2,357 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 860-379-5956 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 Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED site is The Isabelle Pearson School SBHC in Winsted, 0.4 miles away.
Bristol Technical High School in Bristol is the next one out, 16.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Community Health and Wellness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Northwest Hills Planning Region carries 20 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Isabelle Pearson School SBHC | Same network · Winsted | 0.4 mi |
| Bristol Technical High School | Same network · Bristol | 16.9 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BRISTOL | Same network · Bristol | 18.4 mi |
| Bristol Central High School SBHC | Same network · Bristol | 19.3 mi |
| Bristol Preparatory Academy/Adult Education Center SBHC | Same network · Bristol | 20.5 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School SBHC | Same network · New Britain | 21.4 mi |
| Community Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Winsted | 0.4 mi |
| The Open Door Soup Kitchen | Community Care Access · Winsted | 0.7 mi |
| Torrington Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Torrington | 6.5 mi |
| Torringford Elementary School | Community Care Access · Torrington | 7.5 mi |
| Torrington Middle School and High School | Community Care Access · Torrington | 7.9 mi |
| Oliver Wolcott Vocational Technical School | Community Care Access · Torrington | 8.3 mi |
| FAST Academy | Community Care Access · Torrington | 8.5 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit | Community Care Access · Torrington | 8.6 mi |
| Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington | Community Care Access · Torrington | 8.6 mi |
| Vogel Whetmore Elementary School | Community Care Access · Torrington | 8.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC
Does Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 860-379-5956 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC?
HRSA records Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 177 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 860-379-5956 for open days.
Where is Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC?
Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC is at 15 Hinsdale Ave, Winsted, CT, 06098-1107, Northwest Hills Planning Region. The area measures 2,357 people per square mile. Northwest Hills Planning Region holds 20 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 860-379-5956 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED locations near Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED sites to Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC 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 Connecticut?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) reads Connecticut formularies free at 1-800-994-9422.