federally qualified health center site
LCHC at Hand-n-Hand — Chicago, Illinois
About LCHC at Hand-n-Hand
LCHC at Hand-n-Hand is a federally qualified health center site in Chicago, Cook County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 2 operating hours a week, below the 44-hour median for health center sites in Cook County.
LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER runs 43 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 LCHC at Hand-n-Hand
Part B pays for the visit at LCHC at Hand-n-Hand 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 LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER; 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 LCHC at Hand-n-Hand
LCHC at Hand-n-Hand 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
LCHC at Hand-n-Hand 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
LCHC at Hand-n-Hand is at 4207 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, 60624-1704, Cook County.
Chicago measures 11,875 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 2 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lawndale.org.
Call 872-588-3000 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 LCHC at Hand-n-Hand
The nearest LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER site is LCHC at Breakthrough Men's Shelter in Chicago, 0.9 miles away.
LCHC at Habilitative Systems in Chicago is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Erie Sankofa Village Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cook County carries 263 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LCHC at Breakthrough Men's Shelter | Same network · Chicago | 0.9 mi |
| LCHC at Habilitative Systems | Same network · Chicago | 1 mi |
| LCHC at Bobby E. Wright | Same network · Chicago | 1.1 mi |
| LCHC at Breakthrough Women's Center | Same network · Chicago | 1.1 mi |
| LCHC at Primo Center for Women and Children | Same network · Chicago | 1.1 mi |
| LCHC at Garfield Park FamilyPlex | Same network · Chicago | 1.2 mi |
| Erie Sankofa Village Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 0.5 mi |
| PCC Boulevard Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 0.9 mi |
| Louise Landau Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.4 mi |
| North/Kostner Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.5 mi |
| PCC Austin Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.6 mi |
| Aunt Martha's Community Health Center in Humboldt Park | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.9 mi |
| ACCESS Paul and Mimi Francis Westside Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 2 mi |
| PCC Thresholds Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 2 mi |
| ACCESS Humboldt Park Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 2 mi |
| PrimeCare Hamlin | Community Care Access · Chicago | 2.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LCHC at Hand-n-Hand
Does LCHC at Hand-n-Hand accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LCHC at Hand-n-Hand, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 872-588-3000 to confirm.
What kind of site is LCHC at Hand-n-Hand?
HRSA records LCHC at Hand-n-Hand as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 43 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LCHC at Hand-n-Hand?
HRSA reports 2 operating hours a week at LCHC at Hand-n-Hand. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 872-588-3000 for open days.
Where is LCHC at Hand-n-Hand?
LCHC at Hand-n-Hand is at 4207 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL, 60624-1704, 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 LCHC at Hand-n-Hand?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LCHC at Hand-n-Hand charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 872-588-3000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER locations near LCHC at Hand-n-Hand?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER sites to LCHC at Hand-n-Hand 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.