federally qualified health center site
Key West Health Center — Key West, Florida
About Key West Health Center
Key West Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Key West, Monroe County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Monroe County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. runs 50 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 Key West Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Key West Health Center 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 OF SOUTH FLORIDA, 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 Key West Health Center
Key West Health Center 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
Key West Health Center 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
Key West Health Center is at 727 Fort St, Key West, FL, 33040-7307, Monroe County.
Key West measures 4,817 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chisouthfl.org.
Call 305-252-6426 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 Key West Health Center
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. site is Marathon Health Center in Marathon, 45.7 miles away.
Tavernier Health Center in Tavernier is the next one out, 86.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is RHN Dental - Key West, listed under Community Care Access, 3.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Monroe County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Health Center | Same network · Marathon | 45.7 mi |
| Tavernier Health Center | Same network · Tavernier | 86.3 mi |
| Key Largo Health Center | Same network · Key Largo | 93.4 mi |
| EVERGLADES HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Florida City | 101.2 mi |
| MARTIN L. KING, JR.- ANNEX | Same network · Florida City | 103 mi |
| Florida City Elementary | Same network · Florida City | 103.5 mi |
| RHN Dental - Key West | Community Care Access · Key West | 3.4 mi |
| RHN Suite C Admin | Community Care Access · Key West | 3.4 mi |
| RHN Medical | Community Care Access · Key West | 3.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Key West Health Center
Does Key West Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Key West Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 305-252-6426 to confirm.
What kind of site is Key West Health Center?
HRSA records Key West Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. operates it alongside 50 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Key West Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Key West Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 305-252-6426 for open days.
Where is Key West Health Center?
Key West Health Center is at 727 Fort St, Key West, FL, 33040-7307, Monroe County. The area measures 4,817 people per square mile. Monroe County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Key West Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Key West Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 305-252-6426 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. locations near Key West Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. sites to Key West Health Center 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.