FQHC Look-Alike site
Franklin Elementary — Vincennes, Indiana
About Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Vincennes, Knox County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
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 8 operating hours a week, in line with the 8-hour median for health center sites in Knox County.
GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC runs 25 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 Franklin Elementary
Part B pays for the visit at Franklin Elementary 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 GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 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 Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Indiana expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,376,933 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-452-4800; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Franklin Elementary 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
Franklin Elementary is at 2600 Wabash Ave RM 214, Vincennes, IN, 47591-6413, Knox County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Vincennes measures 24 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 812-882-8176 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 Franklin Elementary
The nearest GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC site is Clark Middle School in Vincennes, 0.3 miles away.
Washington Learning Academy in Vincennes is the next one out, 0.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SYDNEY E EHMKE NP, listed under Telehealth, 17.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Knox County carries 15 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Middle School | Same network · Vincennes | 0.3 mi |
| Washington Learning Academy | Same network · Vincennes | 0.9 mi |
| Riley Elementary | Same network · Vincennes | 1 mi |
| Vigo Elementary | Same network · Vincennes | 1.1 mi |
| Family Health Center | Same network · Vincennes | 1.2 mi |
| Family Health Center Main Administration Office | Same network · Vincennes | 1.4 mi |
| SYDNEY E EHMKE NP | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| DANIELLE F TRIERWEILER NP | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| ALEX QUALKINBUSH NP | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| REBECCA K BARGER | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| BRANDEE STARR SULLIVAN NP | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| MARGARET ELAINE SOUTHWOOD NP | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| TRAVIS JAMES PA | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| CATHY-ANN NIKEISHA CARBY | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| ALEXANDRIA JO CARIE-KROEGER NP | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
| SUSAN A MARTIN NP | Telehealth · Washington | 17.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Franklin Elementary
Does Franklin Elementary accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Franklin Elementary, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 812-882-8176 to confirm.
What kind of site is Franklin Elementary?
HRSA records Franklin Elementary as a seasonal FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Franklin Elementary?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Franklin Elementary. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 812-882-8176 for open days.
Where is Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary is at 2600 Wabash Ave RM 214, Vincennes, IN, 47591-6413, Knox County. The area measures 24 people per square mile. Knox County holds 15 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Franklin Elementary?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Franklin Elementary charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 812-882-8176 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Franklin Elementary?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Franklin Elementary 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 Indiana?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Indiana formularies free at 1-800-452-4800.