federally qualified health center site
IHC Grant-Blackford — Marion, Indiana
About IHC Grant-Blackford
IHC Grant-Blackford is a federally qualified health center site in Marion, Grant County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Grant 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 Grant-Blackford
Part B pays for the visit at IHC Grant-Blackford 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 Grant-Blackford
IHC Grant-Blackford 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 Grant-Blackford 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 Grant-Blackford is at 116 E 32nd St STE A, Marion, IN, 46953-4060, Grant County.
Marion measures 138 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 765-662-2039 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 Grant-Blackford
The nearest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED site is IHC Marion in Marion, 1 mile away.
IHC Grant County WIC in Marion is the next one out, 1.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Alliance Health Centers - Marion, listed under Community Care Access, 0.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Grant County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Marion | Same network · Marion | 1 mi |
| IHC Grant County WIC | Same network · Marion | 1.9 mi |
| IHC Howard County WIC | Same network · Kokomo | 23.9 mi |
| IHC at Kokomo | Same network · Kokomo | 25.2 mi |
| IHC Peru | Same network · Peru | 25.8 mi |
| IHC Tipton County WIC | Same network · Tipton | 26.5 mi |
| Alliance Health Centers - Marion | Community Care Access · Marion | 0.9 mi |
| Meridian Health Services Corp | Community Care Access · Marion | 1.9 mi |
| Aspire Indiana Health - Elwood | Community Care Access · Elwood | 13.5 mi |
| Jane Pauley Community Health Center at Alexandria | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 18.6 mi |
| Jane Pauley Community Health Center at Alexandria-Monroe Junior-Senior High School | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 19.5 mi |
| Jane Pauley Community Health Center at Alexandria-Monroe Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 19.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IHC Grant-Blackford
Does IHC Grant-Blackford accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for IHC Grant-Blackford, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 765-662-2039 to confirm.
What kind of site is IHC Grant-Blackford?
HRSA records IHC Grant-Blackford as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. 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 Grant-Blackford?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at IHC Grant-Blackford. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 765-662-2039 for open days.
Where is IHC Grant-Blackford?
IHC Grant-Blackford is at 116 E 32nd St STE A, Marion, IN, 46953-4060, Grant County. The area measures 138 people per square mile. Grant County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at IHC Grant-Blackford?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IHC Grant-Blackford charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 765-662-2039 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED locations near IHC Grant-Blackford?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED sites to IHC Grant-Blackford 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.