federally qualified health center site
CAHC Behavioral Health — Challis, Idaho
About CAHC Behavioral Health
CAHC Behavioral Health is a federally qualified health center site in Challis, Custer County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at CAHC Behavioral Health
Part B pays for the visit at CAHC Behavioral Health 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, so 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 CAHC Behavioral Health
CAHC Behavioral Health is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Idaho expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 394,446 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-247-4422; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
CAHC Behavioral Health 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
CAHC Behavioral Health is at 605 Clinic Rd, Challis, ID, 83226, Custer County.
Challis measures 565 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
Call 208-879-4351 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 CAHC Behavioral Health
The closest unrelated listing is Challis Elementary SBHC, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Challis Elementary SBHC | Community Care Access · Challis | 0.1 mi |
| Challis Junior-Senior High SBHC | Community Care Access · Challis | 0.2 mi |
| Challis Area Health Center | Community Care Access · Challis | 0.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CAHC Behavioral Health
Does CAHC Behavioral Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CAHC Behavioral Health, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 208-879-4351 to confirm.
What kind of site is CAHC Behavioral Health?
HRSA records CAHC Behavioral Health as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is CAHC Behavioral Health?
CAHC Behavioral Health is at 605 Clinic Rd, Challis, ID, 83226, Custer County. The area measures 565 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CAHC Behavioral Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CAHC Behavioral Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 208-879-4351 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near CAHC Behavioral Health?
Challis Junior-Senior High SBHC is 0.2 miles away and Challis Area Health Center 0.5 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Idaho?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) reads Idaho formularies free at 1-800-247-4422.