federally qualified health center site
Family Christian Health Center Lynwood — Lynwood, Illinois
About Family Christian Health Center Lynwood
Family Christian Health Center Lynwood is a federally qualified health center site in Lynwood, Cook County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 42 operating hours a week, below the 44-hour median for health center sites in Cook County.
FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER runs 4 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 Family Christian Health Center Lynwood
Part B pays for the visit at Family Christian Health Center Lynwood 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 781870 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 Family Christian Health Center Lynwood
Family Christian Health Center Lynwood 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
Family Christian Health Center Lynwood 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
Family Christian Health Center Lynwood is at 19767 Torrence Ave, Lynwood, IL, 60411-7624, Cook County.
Lynwood measures 1,857 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 42 operating hours a week here.
Call 708-596-5177 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 Family Christian Health Center Lynwood
The nearest FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER site is Family Christian Health Center Community Connect in Harvey, 7 miles away.
Family Christian Health Center MCHC in Harvey is the next one out, 7.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Christian Community Health Center - Lansing Site, listed under Community Care Access, 2.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cook County carries 263 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Family Christian Health Center Community Connect | Same network · Harvey | 7 mi |
| Family Christian Health Center MCHC | Same network · Harvey | 7.1 mi |
| FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Harvey | 7.2 mi |
| Family Christian Health Center | Same network · Dolton | 7.3 mi |
| Christian Community Health Center - Lansing Site | Community Care Access · Lansing | 2.2 mi |
| Chicago Heights Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago Heights | 4.7 mi |
| Community Health Fairs | Community Care Access · Chicago Heights | 5 mi |
| Aunt Martha's Chicago Heights Pediatric Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Chicago Heights | 5 mi |
| AUNT MARTHA'S WOMEN'S HLTH CTR | Community Care Access · Chicago Heights | 5 mi |
| ACCESS Family Health Society | Community Care Access · Chicago Heights | 5.1 mi |
| South Holland Community Health Center | Community Care Access · South Holland | 5.5 mi |
| GPS-Maurice Fitts Page Whole Health and Wellness Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago Heights | 5.8 mi |
| Hazel Crest Women's Health Center | Community Care Access · Hazel Crest | 7.3 mi |
| Aunt Martha's Administrative Site | Community Care Access · Olympia Fields | 7.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Family Christian Health Center Lynwood
Does Family Christian Health Center Lynwood accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 781870 for Family Christian Health Center Lynwood, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 708-596-5177 to confirm.
What kind of site is Family Christian Health Center Lynwood?
HRSA records Family Christian Health Center Lynwood as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Family Christian Health Center Lynwood?
HRSA reports 42 operating hours a week at Family Christian Health Center Lynwood. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 708-596-5177 for open days.
Where is Family Christian Health Center Lynwood?
Family Christian Health Center Lynwood is at 19767 Torrence Ave, Lynwood, IL, 60411-7624, Cook County. The area measures 1,857 people per square mile. Cook County holds 263 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Family Christian Health Center Lynwood?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Family Christian Health Center Lynwood charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 708-596-5177 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER locations near Family Christian Health Center Lynwood?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER sites to Family Christian Health Center Lynwood 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.