federally qualified health center site
MedLink Suches — Suches, Georgia
About MedLink Suches
MedLink Suches is a federally qualified health center site in Suches, Union County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 24 operating hours a week, in line with the 24-hour median for health center sites in Union County.
MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. runs 40 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 MedLink Suches
Part B pays for the visit at MedLink Suches 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 MEDLINK GEORGIA, 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 MedLink Suches
MedLink Suches 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
MedLink Suches 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
MedLink Suches is at 56 Firewater Ln, Suches, GA, 30572-2941, Union County.
HRSA records 24 operating hours a week here.
Call 706-969-7510 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 MedLink Suches
The nearest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. site is MedLink Warrior Wellness Center in Cleveland, 13.9 miles away.
MedLink Cleveland Behavioral Health Services in Cleveland is the next one out, 15.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Healthy Kids + Lumpkin, listed under Community Care Access, 10.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedLink Warrior Wellness Center | Same network · Cleveland | 13.9 mi |
| MedLink Cleveland Behavioral Health Services | Same network · Cleveland | 15.9 mi |
| MedLink White | Same network · Cleveland | 15.9 mi |
| MedLink Cleveland Family Foot Care | Same network · Cleveland | 17.1 mi |
| MedLink Habersham | Same network · Demorest | 28.8 mi |
| MedLink Gainesville | Same network · Gainesville | 29.5 mi |
| Healthy Kids + Lumpkin | Community Care Access · Dahlonega | 10.4 mi |
| Georgia Mountains Health - Dahlonega Ste 700 | Community Care Access · Dahlonega | 11.9 mi |
| Fannin County Medical and Admin consolidated site | Community Care Access · Blue Ridge | 21.3 mi |
| Blue Ridge BH and Admin | Community Care Access · Blue Ridge | 21.3 mi |
| GHMS Dawsonville Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Dawsonville | 22.4 mi |
| Ellijay Health and Dental | Community Care Access · Ellijay | 26.7 mi |
| Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Jasper | 27.6 mi |
| Dragon Care: A Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Jasper | 28.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MedLink Suches
Does MedLink Suches accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MedLink Suches, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 706-969-7510 to confirm.
What kind of site is MedLink Suches?
HRSA records MedLink Suches as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. operates it alongside 40 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MedLink Suches?
HRSA reports 24 operating hours a week at MedLink Suches. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 706-969-7510 for open days.
Where is MedLink Suches?
MedLink Suches is at 56 Firewater Ln, Suches, GA, 30572-2941, Union County. No population density is published for the area.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MedLink Suches?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MedLink Suches charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-969-7510 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. locations near MedLink Suches?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. sites to MedLink Suches 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.