federally qualified health center site
Knox Community Health Center — Galesburg, Illinois
About Knox Community Health Center
Knox Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Galesburg, Knox County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 50 operating hours a week, in line with the 50-hour median for health center sites in Knox County.
COUNTY OF KNOX runs 9 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 Knox Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Knox Community Health Center 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 328840 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1649526773.
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 Knox Community Health Center
Knox Community Health Center 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
Knox Community Health Center 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
Knox Community Health Center is at 1361 W Fremont St, Galesburg, IL, 61401-2436, Knox County.
Galesburg measures 1,743 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at knoxcountyhealth.org.
Call 309-344-2225 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 Knox Community Health Center
The nearest COUNTY OF KNOX site is Centerburg Health Center in Centerburg, 405.5 miles away.
KCCHC Administration Site in Mount Vernon is the next one out, 415.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Solvera Health Galesburg, listed under Community Care Access, 3.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Knox County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centerburg Health Center | Same network · Centerburg | 405.5 mi |
| KCCHC Administration Site | Same network · Mount Vernon | 415.9 mi |
| KCCHC Walk-In Clinic | Same network · Mount Vernon | 415.9 mi |
| Mount Vernon Health Center | Same network · Mount Vernon | 415.9 mi |
| Behavioral Health of Mount Vernon Health Center | Same network · Mount Vernon | 416 mi |
| KCHD/KCCHC Main | Same network · Mount Vernon | 418.5 mi |
| Solvera Health Galesburg | Community Care Access · Galesburg | 3.5 mi |
| Eagle View Community Health System Monmouth Clinic | Community Care Access · Monmouth | 13.9 mi |
| Eagle View Community Health System Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Oquawka | 28.7 mi |
| Eagle View Community Health System - Oquawka Location | Community Care Access · Oquawka | 28.7 mi |
| Toulon Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Toulon | 28.9 mi |
| Eagle View Community Health System - Stronghurst Location | Community Care Access · Stronghurst | 30.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Knox Community Health Center
Does Knox Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 328840 for Knox Community Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 309-344-2225 to confirm.
What kind of site is Knox Community Health Center?
HRSA records Knox Community Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. COUNTY OF KNOX operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Knox Community Health Center?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Knox Community Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 309-344-2225 for open days.
Where is Knox Community Health Center?
Knox Community Health Center is at 1361 W Fremont St, Galesburg, IL, 61401-2436, Knox County. The area measures 1,743 people per square mile. Knox County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Knox Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Knox Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 309-344-2225 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COUNTY OF KNOX locations near Knox Community Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COUNTY OF KNOX sites to Knox Community Health Center 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.