federally qualified health center site

Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 — Palmyra, Illinois

About Northwestern Community Unit School District #2

Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 is a federally qualified health center site in Palmyra, Macoupin County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 8 operating hours a week, in line with the 8-hour median for health center sites in Macoupin County.

Macoupin, County of runs 14 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 Northwestern Community Unit School District #2

Part B pays for the visit at Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 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 Macoupin, County of; 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 Northwestern Community Unit School District #2

Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 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

Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 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

Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 is at 30953 Route 111, Palmyra, IL, 62674-6304, Macoupin County.

Palmyra measures 111 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.

Call 217-436-2442 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 Northwestern Community Unit School District #2

The nearest Macoupin, County of site is North Mac CUSD #34 in Girard, 11.3 miles away.

Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 in Carlinville is the next one out, 12.7 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville, listed under Community Care Access, 23.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Macoupin County carries 14 listings.

The full Illinois list is.

Other options near Northwestern Community Unit School District #2
ResourceTypeDistance
North Mac CUSD #34Same network · Girard11.3 mi
Carlinville Community Unit School District #1Same network · Carlinville12.7 mi
Macoupin County Public Health Clinic SiteSame network · Carlinville13.1 mi
Oakland Avenue ClinicSame network · Carlinville13.3 mi
Gillespie Community Unit School District #7Same network · Gillespie23.7 mi
Macoupin County Maple Street ClinicSame network · Gillespie23.8 mi
SIU Center for Family Medicine-JacksonvilleCommunity Care Access · Jacksonville23.4 mi
SIHF Healthcare - Bunker HillCommunity Care Access · Bunker Hill27.9 mi
CCHC Helping Hands HCH SiteCommunity Care Access · Springfield30.6 mi
SIU Center for Healthy Aging and WellnessCommunity Care Access · Springfield30.7 mi
SIU Center for Family Medicine - General Internal Medicine ClinicCommunity Care Access · Springfield30.8 mi
SIU Center for Family Medicine-SpringfieldCommunity Care Access · Springfield30.9 mi
Family Guidance CenterCommunity Care Access · Springfield30.9 mi
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Sangamon County HealthCommunity Care Access · Springfield31 mi
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Integrated Wellness ClinicCommunity Care Access · Springfield31.1 mi
Capitol Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Springfield31.1 mi

Common questions

Questions about Northwestern Community Unit School District #2

Does Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Northwestern Community Unit School District #2, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 217-436-2442 to confirm.

What kind of site is Northwestern Community Unit School District #2?

HRSA records Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. Macoupin, County of operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Northwestern Community Unit School District #2?

HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Northwestern Community Unit School District #2. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 217-436-2442 for open days.

Where is Northwestern Community Unit School District #2?

Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 is at 30953 Route 111, Palmyra, IL, 62674-6304, Macoupin County. The area measures 111 people per square mile. Macoupin County holds 14 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Northwestern Community Unit School District #2?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 217-436-2442 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other Macoupin, County of locations near Northwestern Community Unit School District #2?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Macoupin, County of sites to Northwestern Community Unit School District #2 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.