federally qualified health center site
Maude Saunders Elementary School — Defuniak Springs, Florida
About Maude Saunders Elementary School
Maude Saunders Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Defuniak Springs, Walton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Walton County.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH runs 6 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 Maude Saunders Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Maude Saunders Elementary School 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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; 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 Maude Saunders Elementary School
Maude Saunders Elementary School 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
Maude Saunders Elementary School 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
Maude Saunders Elementary School is at 416 John Baldwin Rd, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32433-3520, Walton County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Defuniak Springs measures 453 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
Call 850-892-1260 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 Maude Saunders Elementary School
The nearest FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH site is Florida Department of Health in Walton County in Defuniak Springs, 1.7 miles away.
West DeFuniak Elementary School in Defuniak Springs is the next one out, 3.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PanCare Health Mobile Unit #10, listed under Community Care Access, 17.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Walton County carries 8 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Department of Health in Walton County | Same network · Defuniak Springs | 1.7 mi |
| West DeFuniak Elementary School | Same network · Defuniak Springs | 3.2 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Paxton Branch | Same network · Laurel Hill | 18.4 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Coastal Branch | Same network · Santa Rosa Beach | 26 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Union County - New River Community Health Care Center | Same network · Lake Butler | 231.7 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Bradford County - New River Community Health Center | Same network · Starke | 245.7 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #10 | Community Care Access · Freeport | 17.5 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Medical/Dental Unit #2 | Community Care Access · Freeport | 17.5 mi |
| Freeport Clinic | Community Care Access · Freeport | 17.5 mi |
| Crestview Health and Dental Center | Community Care Access · Crestview | 25.8 mi |
| PanCare - Bonifay | Community Care Access · Bonifay | 26.1 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #3 | Community Care Access · Bonifay | 26.1 mi |
| Longwood Elementary School | Community Care Access · Shalimar | 33.8 mi |
| Elliott Point Elementary School | Community Care Access · Fort Walton Beach | 36.1 mi |
| Wright Elementary | Community Care Access · Fort Walton Beach | 37 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Maude Saunders Elementary School
Does Maude Saunders Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Maude Saunders Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 850-892-1260 to confirm.
What kind of site is Maude Saunders Elementary School?
HRSA records Maude Saunders Elementary School as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Maude Saunders Elementary School?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Maude Saunders Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 850-892-1260 for open days.
Where is Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Maude Saunders Elementary School is at 416 John Baldwin Rd, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32433-3520, Walton County. The area measures 453 people per square mile. Walton County holds 8 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Maude Saunders Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 850-892-1260 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH locations near Maude Saunders Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH sites to Maude Saunders Elementary School 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.