federally qualified health center site
Sesser Community Health Center — Sesser, Illinois
About Sesser Community Health Center
Sesser Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Sesser, Franklin County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Franklin County.
Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation runs 15 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 Sesser Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Sesser 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 141140 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Sesser Community Health Center
Sesser 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
Sesser 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
Sesser Community Health Center is at 6294 State Highway 154, Sesser, IL, 62884-2163, Franklin County.
Sesser measures 1,862 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at crhpc.org.
Call 618-625-6679 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 Sesser Community Health Center
The nearest Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation site is Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation & Rea Clinic in Christopher, 8 miles away.
Benton Mental Health Wellness Center in Benton is the next one out, 9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Shawnee Health Service, Information System Site, listed under Community Care Access, 23.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Franklin County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation & Rea Clinic | Same network · Christopher | 8 mi |
| Benton Mental Health Wellness Center | Same network · Benton | 9 mi |
| Rea Clinic - Benton | Same network · Benton | 9.2 mi |
| CRHPC Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center | Same network · Du Quoin | 12.7 mi |
| Rea Clinic - Du Quoin | Same network · Du Quoin | 13.2 mi |
| MT VERNON COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER | Same network · Mount Vernon | 15.6 mi |
| Shawnee Health Service, Information System Site | Community Care Access · Carterville | 23.6 mi |
| Shawnee Health Service, Information Technology Carterville | Community Care Access · Carterville | 23.6 mi |
| Shawnee Health Care, Carterville | Community Care Access · Carterville | 23.6 mi |
| Shawnee Health Service, Carterville | Community Care Access · Carterville | 23.6 mi |
| Shawnee Health Care, Marion | Community Care Access · Marion | 23.7 mi |
| Shawnee Health, Marion OB/GYN | Community Care Access · Marion | 23.8 mi |
| Mobile Unit #01 | Community Care Access · Carterville | 24.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Community Care Access · Marion | 24.7 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Community Care Access · Marion | 25.3 mi |
| Marion Jr. High School | Community Care Access · Marion | 25.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Sesser Community Health Center
Does Sesser Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 141140 for Sesser Community Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 618-625-6679 to confirm.
What kind of site is Sesser Community Health Center?
HRSA records Sesser Community Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Sesser Community Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Sesser Community Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 618-625-6679 for open days.
Where is Sesser Community Health Center?
Sesser Community Health Center is at 6294 State Highway 154, Sesser, IL, 62884-2163, Franklin County. The area measures 1,862 people per square mile. Franklin County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Sesser Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Sesser Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 618-625-6679 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation locations near Sesser Community Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation sites to Sesser 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.