federally qualified health center site
SIHF Healthcare - Charleston — Charleston, Illinois
About SIHF Healthcare - Charleston
SIHF Healthcare - Charleston is a federally qualified health center site in Charleston, Coles County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Coles County.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC. runs 49 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 SIHF Healthcare - Charleston
Part B pays for the visit at SIHF Healthcare - Charleston 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 781814 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1487070835.
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 SIHF Healthcare - Charleston
SIHF Healthcare - Charleston 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
SIHF Healthcare - Charleston 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
SIHF Healthcare - Charleston is at 626 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL, 61920-2444, Coles County.
Charleston measures 2,349 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 217-345-7702 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 SIHF Healthcare - Charleston
The nearest SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC. site is SIHF Healthcare - Mattoon in Mattoon, 7.7 miles away.
SIHF Healthcare - Greenup in Greenup is the next one out, 16.3 miles away.
Coles County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SIHF Healthcare - Mattoon | Same network · Mattoon | 7.7 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Greenup | Same network · Greenup | 16.3 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Arthur | Same network · Arthur | 22.3 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Effingham | Same network · Effingham | 31.3 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Olney | Same network · Olney | 51.4 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Danville School | Same network · Danville | 54.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SIHF Healthcare - Charleston
Does SIHF Healthcare - Charleston accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 781814 for SIHF Healthcare - Charleston, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 217-345-7702 to confirm.
What kind of site is SIHF Healthcare - Charleston?
HRSA records SIHF Healthcare - Charleston as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC. operates it alongside 49 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SIHF Healthcare - Charleston?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at SIHF Healthcare - Charleston. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 217-345-7702 for open days.
Where is SIHF Healthcare - Charleston?
SIHF Healthcare - Charleston is at 626 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL, 61920-2444, Coles County. The area measures 2,349 people per square mile. Coles County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SIHF Healthcare - Charleston?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SIHF Healthcare - Charleston charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 217-345-7702 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC. locations near SIHF Healthcare - Charleston?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC. sites to SIHF Healthcare - Charleston 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.