federally qualified health center site
Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown — Beardstown, Illinois
About Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown
Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown is a federally qualified health center site in Beardstown, Cass County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 44 operating hours a week, in line with the 44-hour median for health center sites in Cass County.
CASS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown
Part B pays for the visit at Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown 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 Medicare billing number 781826 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown
Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Illinois expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,406,387 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-8966; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown 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
Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown is at 1501 Wall St, Beardstown, IL, 62618, Cass County.
Beardstown measures 1,580 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here.
Call 217-323-2242 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 Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown
The nearest CASS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT site is Cass County Health Department - Cass County Health Clinic in Virginia, 11.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville, listed under Community Care Access, 21.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cass County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County Health Department - Cass County Health Clinic | Same network · Virginia | 11.2 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville | Community Care Access · Jacksonville | 21.2 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield | Community Care Access · Pittsfield | 34.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown
Does Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 781826 for Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 217-323-2242 to confirm.
What kind of site is Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown?
HRSA records Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. CASS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 217-323-2242 for open days.
Where is Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown?
Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown is at 1501 Wall St, Beardstown, IL, 62618, Cass County. The area measures 1,580 people per square mile. Cass County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 217-323-2242 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CASS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT locations near Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CASS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT sites to Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown 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 Illinois?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Illinois formularies free at 1-800-252-8966.