federally qualified health center site
IHC at the Centers for the Homeless — South Bend, Indiana
About IHC at the Centers for the Homeless
IHC at the Centers for the Homeless is a federally qualified health center site in South Bend, St. Joseph County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 5 operating hours a week, below the 47-hour median for health center sites in St. Joseph County.
INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED runs 21 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 IHC at the Centers for the Homeless
Part B pays for the visit at IHC at the Centers for the Homeless 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 INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED; 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 IHC at the Centers for the Homeless
IHC at the Centers for the Homeless 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
IHC at the Centers for the Homeless 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
IHC at the Centers for the Homeless is at 813 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN, 46601-3102, St. Joseph County.
South Bend measures 2,460 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 5 operating hours a week here.
Call 574-235-7990 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 IHC at the Centers for the Homeless
The nearest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED site is IHC Michigan Street in South Bend, at the same registered coordinates.
IHC at Oaklawn in South Bend is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Bowen Health South Bend, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
St. Joseph County carries 11 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Michigan Street | Same network · South Bend | <0.1 mi |
| IHC at Oaklawn | Same network · South Bend | 1.1 mi |
| IHC at South Bend | Same network · South Bend | 1.5 mi |
| IHC Bendix Community Health Center | Same network · South Bend | 2.7 mi |
| IHC Cass County WIC | Same network · Logansport | 62.1 mi |
| IHC Logansport | Same network · Logansport | 62.2 mi |
| Bowen Health South Bend | Community Care Access · South Bend | 0.7 mi |
| HealthLinc Southeast | Community Care Access · South Bend | 0.8 mi |
| BEACON MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | Provider · St. Joseph | 1.2 mi |
| JOHN J CAVANAUGH MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 1.2 mi |
| MARIA FALCONE MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 1.2 mi |
| DANIEL WALTER ABEL M.D. | Provider · St. Joseph | 1.2 mi |
| MIRIAM ADRIANSON MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 1.2 mi |
| LAURA ELLEN ALBRIGHT MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 1.2 mi |
| MOTASEM AFYOUNI M.D. | Provider · St. Joseph | 1.2 mi |
| ISMAIL AL-ANI MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 1.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IHC at the Centers for the Homeless
Does IHC at the Centers for the Homeless accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for IHC at the Centers for the Homeless, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 574-235-7990 to confirm.
What kind of site is IHC at the Centers for the Homeless?
HRSA records IHC at the Centers for the Homeless as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED operates it alongside 21 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at IHC at the Centers for the Homeless?
HRSA reports 5 operating hours a week at IHC at the Centers for the Homeless. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 574-235-7990 for open days.
Where is IHC at the Centers for the Homeless?
IHC at the Centers for the Homeless is at 813 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN, 46601-3102, St. Joseph County. The area measures 2,460 people per square mile. St. Joseph County holds 11 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at IHC at the Centers for the Homeless?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IHC at the Centers for the Homeless charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 574-235-7990 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED locations near IHC at the Centers for the Homeless?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED sites to IHC at the Centers for the Homeless 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.