federally qualified health center site
Sterling High School — Sterling, Illinois
About Sterling High School
Sterling High School is a federally qualified health center site in Sterling, Whiteside County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; 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 32 operating hours a week, below the 35-hour median for health center sites in Whiteside County.
COUNTY OF WHITESIDE runs 3 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 Sterling High School
Part B pays for the visit at Sterling High School 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 781079 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 Sterling High School
Sterling High School 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
Sterling High School 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
Sterling High School is at 1608 4th Ave, Sterling, IL, 61081-1300, Whiteside County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Sterling measures 2,551 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 32 operating hours a week here.
Call 815-625-6800 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 Sterling High School
The nearest COUNTY OF WHITESIDE site is WHITESIDE CHD - ROCK FALLS in Rock Falls, 1.8 miles away.
Mobile Unit in Rock Falls is the next one out, 2.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mobile Medical & Dental Van, listed under Community Care Access, 34.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Whiteside County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WHITESIDE CHD - ROCK FALLS | Same network · Rock Falls | 1.8 mi |
| Mobile Unit | Same network · Rock Falls | 2.7 mi |
| Morrison High School | Same network · Morrison | 14.3 mi |
| Mobile Medical & Dental Van | Community Care Access · Mendota | 34.3 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS | Community Care Access · Mendota | 34.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Sterling High School
Does Sterling High School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 781079 for Sterling High School, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 815-625-6800 to confirm.
What kind of site is Sterling High School?
HRSA records Sterling High School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. COUNTY OF WHITESIDE operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Sterling High School?
HRSA reports 32 operating hours a week at Sterling High School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 815-625-6800 for open days.
Where is Sterling High School?
Sterling High School is at 1608 4th Ave, Sterling, IL, 61081-1300, Whiteside County. The area measures 2,551 people per square mile. Whiteside County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Sterling High School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Sterling High School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 815-625-6800 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COUNTY OF WHITESIDE locations near Sterling High School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COUNTY OF WHITESIDE sites to Sterling High School 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.