federally qualified health center site
CHN MDC Homestead — Homestead, Florida
About CHN MDC Homestead
CHN MDC Homestead is a federally qualified health center site in Homestead, Miami-Dade 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 2021; it reports 32 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Miami-Dade County.
CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK INC runs 51 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 CHN MDC Homestead
Part B pays for the visit at CHN MDC Homestead 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 CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK INC; 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 CHN MDC Homestead
CHN MDC Homestead is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Florida has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 5,133,537 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-963-5337; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
CHN MDC Homestead 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
CHN MDC Homestead is at 500 College Ter, Homestead, FL, 33030-6009, Miami-Dade County.
Homestead measures 4,491 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 32 operating hours a week here.
Call 305-237-5966 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 CHN MDC Homestead
The nearest CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK INC site is CHS Children's Behavioral Clinic in Miami, 10.8 miles away.
CHN MDC Kendall in Miami is the next one out, 15 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Homestead Middle, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Miami-Dade County carries 217 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Children's Behavioral Clinic | Same network · Miami | 10.8 mi |
| CHN MDC Kendall | Same network · Miami | 15 mi |
| Rockaway Elementary School | Same network · Miami | 20.3 mi |
| Embrace clinic | Same network · Miami | 20.4 mi |
| CHN MDC West | Same network · Doral | 23.8 mi |
| Early Childhood Development | Same network · Doral | 24.5 mi |
| Homestead Middle | Community Care Access · Homestead | 0.5 mi |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CLINICA CAMPESINA | Community Care Access · Homestead | 0.9 mi |
| Redondo Elementary | Community Care Access · Homestead | 1.2 mi |
| Avocado Elementary | Community Care Access · Homestead | 1.4 mi |
| West Homestead K-8 Center | Community Care Access · Homestead | 1.5 mi |
| Florida City Elementary | Community Care Access · Florida City | 1.7 mi |
| Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center | Community Care Access · Homestead | 1.7 mi |
| Campbell Drive K-8 Center | Community Care Access · Homestead | 1.9 mi |
| Homestead Senior High School | Community Care Access · Homestead | 1.9 mi |
| MARTIN L. KING, JR.- ANNEX | Community Care Access · Florida City | 2.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CHN MDC Homestead
Does CHN MDC Homestead accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CHN MDC Homestead, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 305-237-5966 to confirm.
What kind of site is CHN MDC Homestead?
HRSA records CHN MDC Homestead as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2021. CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK INC operates it alongside 51 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CHN MDC Homestead?
HRSA reports 32 operating hours a week at CHN MDC Homestead. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 305-237-5966 for open days.
Where is CHN MDC Homestead?
CHN MDC Homestead is at 500 College Ter, Homestead, FL, 33030-6009, Miami-Dade County. The area measures 4,491 people per square mile. Miami-Dade County holds 217 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CHN MDC Homestead?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CHN MDC Homestead charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 305-237-5966 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK INC locations near CHN MDC Homestead?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK INC sites to CHN MDC Homestead 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 Florida?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) reads Florida formularies free at 1-800-963-5337.