federally qualified health center site
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville — Taylorville, Illinois
About SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville is a federally qualified health center site in Taylorville, Christian County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Christian County.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE runs 16 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 SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville
Part B pays for the visit at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville 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 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; 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 SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville 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
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville 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
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville is at 303 E Bidwell St, Taylorville, IL, 62568, Christian County.
Taylorville measures 1,041 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 217-545-8000 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 SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville
The nearest SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE site is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Sangamon County Health in Springfield, 23.2 miles away.
SIU Center for Family Medicine-GIM Salvation Army in Springfield is the next one out, 24.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Central Counties Health Centers - Christian County, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Christian County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Sangamon County Health | Same network · Springfield | 23.2 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-GIM Salvation Army | Same network · Springfield | 24.6 mi |
| SIU Medicine North Dirksen Express Care | Same network · Springfield | 25.2 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Integrated Wellness Clinic | Same network · Springfield | 25.5 mi |
| SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness | Same network · Springfield | 25.5 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Springfield | Same network · Springfield | 25.6 mi |
| Central Counties Health Centers - Christian County | Community Care Access · Taylorville | 0.8 mi |
| CCHC Helping Hands HCH Site | Community Care Access · Springfield | 22.7 mi |
| Capitol Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Springfield | 24 mi |
| Family Guidance Center | Community Care Access · Springfield | 25 mi |
| St. John's Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Springfield | 25.5 mi |
| Crossing Drive-Thru Clinic at 990 N. Water | Community Care Access · Decatur | 27 mi |
| Crossing Healthcare Mobile Unit One | Community Care Access · Decatur | 27 mi |
| Crossing Healthcare Schrodt Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Decatur | 27 mi |
| North Mac CUSD #34 | Community Care Access · Girard | 27 mi |
| Elements at Crossing Healthcare | Community Care Access · Decatur | 27.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville
Does SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 217-545-8000 to confirm.
What kind of site is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville?
HRSA records SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE operates it alongside 16 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 217-545-8000 for open days.
Where is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville?
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville is at 303 E Bidwell St, Taylorville, IL, 62568, Christian County. The area measures 1,041 people per square mile. Christian County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 217-545-8000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE locations near SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE sites to SIU Center for Family Medicine-Taylorville 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.