federally qualified health center site
Hilsman School-Based Clinic — Athens, Georgia
About Hilsman School-Based Clinic
Hilsman School-Based Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Athens, Clarke 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 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Clarke County.
ATHENS MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC runs 3 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 Hilsman School-Based Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Hilsman School-Based Clinic 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 ATHENS MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER 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 Hilsman School-Based Clinic
Hilsman School-Based Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Georgia has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,944,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) answers formulary questions free at 1-866-552-4464; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Hilsman School-Based Clinic 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
Hilsman School-Based Clinic is at 870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA, 30605-3132, Clarke County.
Athens measures 1,059 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 706-850-9041 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 Hilsman School-Based Clinic
The nearest ATHENS MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC site is Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East in Athens, 2.3 miles away.
Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. in Athens is the next one out, 3.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MedLink HT Edwards School Based Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Clarke County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East | Same network · Athens | 2.3 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. | Same network · Athens | 3.3 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration | Same network · Athens | 6.6 mi |
| MedLink HT Edwards School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Athens | 4 mi |
| MedLink Coile School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Athens | 4.6 mi |
| MedLink Athens | Community Care Access · Athens | 4.9 mi |
| MedLink Oconee | Community Care Access · Watkinsville | 7.7 mi |
| MedLink Colbert Building 2 | Community Care Access · Colbert | 9.1 mi |
| MedLink Georgia, Inc. | Community Care Access · Colbert | 9.2 mi |
| MedLink Colbert | Community Care Access · Colbert | 9.2 mi |
| MedLink Oglethorpe | Community Care Access · Lexington | 13 mi |
| MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Lexington | 13.5 mi |
| MedLink Danielsville | Community Care Access · Danielsville | 14.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Hilsman School-Based Clinic
Does Hilsman School-Based Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Hilsman School-Based Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 706-850-9041 to confirm.
What kind of site is Hilsman School-Based Clinic?
HRSA records Hilsman School-Based Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. ATHENS MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Hilsman School-Based Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Hilsman School-Based Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 706-850-9041 for open days.
Where is Hilsman School-Based Clinic?
Hilsman School-Based Clinic is at 870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA, 30605-3132, Clarke County. The area measures 1,059 people per square mile. Clarke County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Hilsman School-Based Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Hilsman School-Based Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-850-9041 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ATHENS MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Hilsman School-Based Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ATHENS MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Hilsman School-Based Clinic 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 Georgia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) reads Georgia formularies free at 1-866-552-4464.