federally qualified health center site
IHC-Owen County — Spencer, Indiana
About IHC-Owen County
IHC-Owen County is a federally qualified health center site in Spencer, Owen County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 47 operating hours a week, in line with the 47-hour median for health center sites in Owen 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-Owen County
Part B pays for the visit at IHC-Owen County 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 Medicare billing number 1609315829 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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-Owen County
IHC-Owen County 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-Owen County 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-Owen County is at 35 Bob Babbs Dr, Spencer, IN, 47460-6828, Owen County.
Spencer measures 1,432 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 47 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at indianahealthonline.org.
Call 812-585-3775 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-Owen County
The nearest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED site is IHC Lawrence County WIC in Bedford, 34 miles away.
IHC Bedford in Bedford is the next one out, 34.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Wheeler Mission Center for Men Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Lawrence County WIC | Same network · Bedford | 34 mi |
| IHC Bedford | Same network · Bedford | 34.1 mi |
| IHC Jackson County Annex | Same network · Seymour | 53.1 mi |
| IHC Mobile Unit | Same network · Indianapolis | 57.5 mi |
| INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS, INC. | Same network · Indianapolis | 57.5 mi |
| IHC Hamilton County WIC | Same network · Noblesville | 67 mi |
| Wheeler Mission Center for Men Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 15 mi |
| HealthNet Homeless Initiative Program - Bloomington | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 15.7 mi |
| Bloomington Health and Dental Center | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 15.7 mi |
| Centerstone Health Services | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 15.9 mi |
| Monroe County Public Library Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 16 mi |
| Middle Way House Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 16.1 mi |
| Crawford Apartments Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 17.3 mi |
| Greene County Health- Shakamak | Community Care Access · Jasonville | 23.7 mi |
| Grace Clinic - Putnam County | Community Care Access · Greencastle | 25.2 mi |
| Adult and Child at Monrovia High School | Community Care Access · Monrovia | 25.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IHC-Owen County
Does IHC-Owen County accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 1609315829 for IHC-Owen County, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 812-585-3775 to confirm.
What kind of site is IHC-Owen County?
HRSA records IHC-Owen County as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. 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-Owen County?
HRSA reports 47 operating hours a week at IHC-Owen County. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 812-585-3775 for open days.
Where is IHC-Owen County?
IHC-Owen County is at 35 Bob Babbs Dr, Spencer, IN, 47460-6828, Owen County. The area measures 1,432 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at IHC-Owen County?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IHC-Owen County charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 812-585-3775 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED locations near IHC-Owen County?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED sites to IHC-Owen County 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.