federally qualified health center site
Washington Elementary School — Marion, Illinois
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Marion, Williamson 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 2023; it reports 7.5 operating hours a week, below the 22.5-hour median for health center sites in Williamson County.
SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION runs 23 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 Washington Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Washington Elementary 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 no Medicare billing number here for SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; 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 Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary 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
Washington Elementary 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
Washington Elementary School is at 420 E Main St, Marion, IL, 62959-2669, Williamson County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Marion measures 374 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 7.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at shawneehealth.com.
Call 618-519-9200 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 Washington Elementary School
The nearest SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION site is Jefferson Elementary School in Marion, 0.5 miles away.
Lincoln Elementary School in Marion is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Johnston City Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 5.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Williamson County carries 15 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | Same network · Marion | 0.5 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Same network · Marion | 1 mi |
| Marion Jr. High School | Same network · Marion | 1.1 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Same network · Marion | 1.2 mi |
| Marion Wellness | Same network · Marion | 1.6 mi |
| Shawnee Health, Marion OB/GYN | Same network · Marion | 3.1 mi |
| Johnston City Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Johnston City | 5.1 mi |
| Goreville Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Goreville | 12.5 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Carbondale | Community Care Access · Carbondale | 16.1 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine - Care-A-Van | Community Care Access · Carbondale | 16.1 mi |
| Carrier Mills Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Carrier Mills | 16.2 mi |
| Cedar Court Clinic | Community Care Access · Carbondale | 18 mi |
| Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc. - Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Carbondale | 18 mi |
| Rea Clinic - Benton | Community Care Access · Benton | 18.3 mi |
| Benton Mental Health Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Benton | 18.6 mi |
| Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation & Rea Clinic | Community Care Access · Christopher | 19 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Washington Elementary School
Does Washington Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Washington Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 618-519-9200 to confirm.
What kind of site is Washington Elementary School?
HRSA records Washington Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION operates it alongside 23 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Washington Elementary School?
HRSA reports 7.5 operating hours a week at Washington Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 618-519-9200 for open days.
Where is Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School is at 420 E Main St, Marion, IL, 62959-2669, Williamson County. The area measures 374 people per square mile. Williamson County holds 15 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Washington Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Washington Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 618-519-9200 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION locations near Washington Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION sites to Washington Elementary 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.