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.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Mac CUSD #34 | Same network · Girard | 11.3 mi |
| Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 | Same network · Carlinville | 12.7 mi |
| Macoupin County Public Health Clinic Site | Same network · Carlinville | 13.1 mi |
| Oakland Avenue Clinic | Same network · Carlinville | 13.3 mi |
| Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 | Same network · Gillespie | 23.7 mi |
| Macoupin County Maple Street Clinic | Same network · Gillespie | 23.8 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville | Community Care Access · Jacksonville | 23.4 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Bunker Hill | Community Care Access · Bunker Hill | 27.9 mi |
| CCHC Helping Hands HCH Site | Community Care Access · Springfield | 30.6 mi |
| SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness | Community Care Access · Springfield | 30.7 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine - General Internal Medicine Clinic | Community Care Access · Springfield | 30.8 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Springfield | Community Care Access · Springfield | 30.9 mi |
| Family Guidance Center | Community Care Access · Springfield | 30.9 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Sangamon County Health | Community Care Access · Springfield | 31 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Integrated Wellness Clinic | Community Care Access · Springfield | 31.1 mi |
| Capitol Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Springfield | 31.1 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.