federally qualified health center site
WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES — Aurora, Illinois
About WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES
WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES is a federally qualified health center site in Aurora, Kane County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2004; it reports 2 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Kane County.
AUNT MARTHA'S HEALTH & WELLNESS INC runs 26 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 WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES
Part B pays for the visit at WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES 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 AUNT MARTHA'S HEALTH & WELLNESS INC; 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 WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES
WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES 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
WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES 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
WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES is at 215 E New York St, Aurora, IL, 60505-3400, Kane County.
Aurora measures 4,478 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 2 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at auntmarthas.org.
Call 877-692-8686 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 WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES
The nearest AUNT MARTHA'S HEALTH & WELLNESS INC site is The Health Outreach Center in Aurora, 0.2 miles away.
Gateway Foundation in Aurora is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kane County carries 20 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Outreach Center | Same network · Aurora | 0.2 mi |
| Gateway Foundation | Same network · Aurora | 2 mi |
| Aunt Martha's Aurora Community Health Center | Same network · Aurora | 3 mi |
| Aunt Martha's Health Center West Joliet | Same network · Joliet | 18.3 mi |
| Aunt Martha's Joliet East Community Health Center | Same network · Joliet | 20.4 mi |
| CARPENTERSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Carpentersville | 24.3 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS | Community Care Access · Aurora | 0.4 mi |
| VNA Health Care- West Aurora School Linked Health Center | Community Care Access · Aurora | 0.5 mi |
| VNA Health Care - Weston Avenue, Aurora | Community Care Access · Aurora | 0.8 mi |
| Tomcat Health Center | Community Care Access · Aurora | 1.1 mi |
| VNA Health Center - Aurora Highland | Community Care Access · Aurora | 1.1 mi |
| VNA Health Center - Aurora Indian | Community Care Access · Aurora | 1.7 mi |
| Association for Individual Development - New Indian Trail Court | Community Care Access · Aurora | 1.9 mi |
| KARIM K TOURK MD | Telehealth · DuPage | 7.5 mi |
| ALISON QUNELL PA | Telehealth · DuPage | 7.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES
Does WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 877-692-8686 to confirm.
What kind of site is WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES?
HRSA records WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2004. AUNT MARTHA'S HEALTH & WELLNESS INC operates it alongside 26 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES?
HRSA reports 2 operating hours a week at WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 877-692-8686 for open days.
Where is WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES?
WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES is at 215 E New York St, Aurora, IL, 60505-3400, Kane County. The area measures 4,478 people per square mile. Kane County holds 20 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 877-692-8686 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other AUNT MARTHA'S HEALTH & WELLNESS INC locations near WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest AUNT MARTHA'S HEALTH & WELLNESS INC sites to WAYSIDE CROSS MINISTRIES 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.