FQHC Look-Alike site
IWS Family Health Dunning — Chicago, Illinois
About IWS Family Health Dunning
IWS Family Health Dunning is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Chicago, Cook County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 44-hour median for health center sites in Cook County.
INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO 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 IWS Family Health Dunning
Part B pays for the visit at IWS Family Health Dunning 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 INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO; 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 IWS Family Health Dunning
IWS Family Health Dunning 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
IWS Family Health Dunning 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
IWS Family Health Dunning is at 6416 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60634-3921, Cook County.
Chicago measures 11,875 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at iwsfamilyhealth.org.
Call 773-782-2800 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 IWS Family Health Dunning
The nearest INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO site is IWS Family Health Logan Square in Chicago, 3.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PCC Steinmetz Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cook County carries 263 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IWS Family Health Logan Square | Same network · Chicago | 3.7 mi |
| PCC Steinmetz Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 0.2 mi |
| ACCESS Brickyard Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 0.7 mi |
| PrimeCare Belmont Cragin | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1 mi |
| MELISSA K ODLE | Telehealth · Harwood Heights | 2.1 mi |
| ACCESS Melrose Park Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Melrose Park | 3.1 mi |
| PCC Walk-In Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Oak Park | 3.3 mi |
| North/Kostner Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 3.3 mi |
| PCC Dr. Tong Health Center | Community Care Access · Oak Park | 3.3 mi |
| WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Oak Park | 3.3 mi |
| PRIMECARE FULLERTON | Community Care Access · Chicago | 3.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IWS Family Health Dunning
Does IWS Family Health Dunning accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for IWS Family Health Dunning, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 773-782-2800 to confirm.
What kind of site is IWS Family Health Dunning?
HRSA records IWS Family Health Dunning as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at IWS Family Health Dunning?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at IWS Family Health Dunning. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 773-782-2800 for open days.
Where is IWS Family Health Dunning?
IWS Family Health Dunning is at 6416 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60634-3921, Cook County. The area measures 11,875 people per square mile. Cook County holds 263 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at IWS Family Health Dunning?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IWS Family Health Dunning charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 773-782-2800 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO locations near IWS Family Health Dunning?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO sites to IWS Family Health Dunning 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.