federally qualified health center site
iMater Academy — Hialeah, Florida
About iMater Academy
iMater Academy is a federally qualified health center site in Hialeah, Miami-Dade County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Miami-Dade County.
JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC runs 74 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 iMater Academy
Part B pays for the visit at iMater Academy 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 JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM 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 iMater Academy
iMater Academy 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
iMater Academy 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
iMater Academy is at 600 W 20th St, Hialeah, FL, 33010-2428, Miami-Dade County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Hialeah measures 11,005 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at jtchs.org.
Call 305-884-6320 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 iMater Academy
The nearest JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC site is JTCHS - Flamingo Medical Center in Hialeah, 2.1 miles away.
Broadmoor Elementary School in Miami is the next one out, 2.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Miami-Dade County carries 217 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JTCHS - Flamingo Medical Center | Same network · Hialeah | 2.1 mi |
| Broadmoor Elementary School | Same network · Miami | 2.6 mi |
| Lorah Park Elementary School | Same network · Miami | 3.2 mi |
| JTCHS - Jefferson Reaves House Women's Residential SA Treatment Center (24 Hour) | Same network · Miami | 3.3 mi |
| JTCHS - Corporate Office Complex | Same network · Miami | 3.4 mi |
| JTCHS - Dental Health Center | Same network · Miami | 3.4 mi |
| HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 0.6 mi |
| MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SBHC | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 0.8 mi |
| Palm Center Clinic | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 1.3 mi |
| Hialeah Skills Center | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 1.3 mi |
| Palm Center Adult Support Services | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 1.4 mi |
| Palm Center Clinic Services | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 1.4 mi |
| Palm Center Homeless Support Services Site | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about iMater Academy
Does iMater Academy accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for iMater Academy, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 305-884-6320 to confirm.
What kind of site is iMater Academy?
HRSA records iMater Academy as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC operates it alongside 74 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at iMater Academy?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at iMater Academy. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 305-884-6320 for open days.
Where is iMater Academy?
iMater Academy is at 600 W 20th St, Hialeah, FL, 33010-2428, Miami-Dade County. The area measures 11,005 people per square mile. Miami-Dade County holds 217 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at iMater Academy?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what iMater Academy charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 305-884-6320 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC locations near iMater Academy?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC sites to iMater Academy 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.