federally qualified health center site
Southwestern School District #9 — Piasa, Illinois
About Southwestern School District #9
Southwestern School District #9 is a federally qualified health center site in Piasa, 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 2017; 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 Southwestern School District #9
Part B pays for the visit at Southwestern School District #9 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 Southwestern School District #9
Southwestern School District #9 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
Southwestern School District #9 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
Southwestern School District #9 is at 8226 Route 111, Piasa, IL, 62079-2051, Macoupin County.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 618-372-3813 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 Southwestern School District #9
The nearest Macoupin, County of site is Bunker Hill Community Unit School District #8 in Bunker Hill, 11.6 miles away.
Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 in Gillespie is the next one out, 16.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SIHF Healthcare - Bunker Hill, listed under Community Care Access, 11.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Macoupin County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community Unit School District #8 | Same network · Bunker Hill | 11.6 mi |
| Gillespie Community Unit School District #7 | Same network · Gillespie | 16.8 mi |
| Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 | Same network · Carlinville | 17.4 mi |
| Macoupin County Maple Street Clinic | Same network · Gillespie | 17.4 mi |
| Macoupin County Mobile Behavioral and Medical Clinic | Same network · Gillespie | 17.4 mi |
| Macoupin County Mobile Dental Clinic | Same network · Gillespie | 17.4 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Bunker Hill | Community Care Access · Bunker Hill | 11.4 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Alton High School | Community Care Access · Alton | 12.6 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Alton Circle | Community Care Access · Alton | 14.6 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Central Alton | Community Care Access · Alton | 15 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Alton | Community Care Access · Alton | 15.1 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Bethalto II | Community Care Access · East Alton | 16.5 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Bethalto | Community Care Access · East Alton | 16.5 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Roxana School | Community Care Access · Roxana | 18.7 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit Granite City 1 | Community Care Access · Granite City | 25.7 mi |
| Chestnut Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Granite City | 25.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Southwestern School District #9
Does Southwestern School District #9 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Southwestern School District #9, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 618-372-3813 to confirm.
What kind of site is Southwestern School District #9?
HRSA records Southwestern School District #9 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2017. Macoupin, County of operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Southwestern School District #9?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Southwestern School District #9. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 618-372-3813 for open days.
Where is Southwestern School District #9?
Southwestern School District #9 is at 8226 Route 111, Piasa, IL, 62079-2051, Macoupin County. No population density is published for the area. Macoupin County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Southwestern School District #9?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Southwestern School District #9 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 618-372-3813 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Macoupin, County of locations near Southwestern School District #9?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Macoupin, County of sites to Southwestern School District #9 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.