FQHC Look-Alike site
Wabash Community Health Center — Mount Carmel, Illinois
About Wabash Community Health Center
Wabash Community Health Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Mount Carmel, Wabash County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Wabash County.
It is operated by WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Wabash Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Wabash 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 781980 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 Wabash Community Health Center
Wabash 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
Wabash 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
Wabash Community Health Center is at 1123 Chestnut St, Mount Carmel, IL, 62863-1212, Wabash County.
Mount Carmel measures 800 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 618-263-4970 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 Wabash Community Health Center
The closest unrelated listing is Albion Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Albion | 16 mi |
| SIHF Healthcare - Olney | Community Care Access · Olney | 28 mi |
| Carmi Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Carmi | 32.5 mi |
| CRHPC-Carmi Health Center | Community Care Access · Carmi | 32.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Wabash Community Health Center
Does Wabash Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 781980 for Wabash Community Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 618-263-4970 to confirm.
What kind of site is Wabash Community Health Center?
HRSA records Wabash Community Health Center as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT operates it. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Wabash Community Health Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Wabash Community Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 618-263-4970 for open days.
Where is Wabash Community Health Center?
Wabash Community Health Center is at 1123 Chestnut St, Mount Carmel, IL, 62863-1212, Wabash County. The area measures 800 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Wabash Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Wabash Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 618-263-4970 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near Wabash Community Health Center?
SIHF Healthcare - Olney is 28 miles away and Carmi Community Health Center 32.5 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.