federally qualified health center site
IHC Tipton County WIC — Tipton, Indiana
About IHC Tipton County WIC
IHC Tipton County WIC is a federally qualified health center site in Tipton, Tipton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1983; it reports 18 operating hours a week, in line with the 18-hour median for health center sites in Tipton 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 Tipton County WIC
Part B pays for the visit at IHC Tipton County WIC 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 Tipton County WIC
IHC Tipton County WIC 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 Tipton County WIC 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 Tipton County WIC is at 116 S Main St STE E, Tipton, IN, 46072-1864, Tipton County.
Tipton measures 1,813 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 18 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at none.
Call 765-675-8494 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 Tipton County WIC
The nearest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED site is IHC at Kokomo in Kokomo, 12.5 miles away.
IHC Howard County WIC in Kokomo is the next one out, 14.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Meridian Health Services Corp, listed under Community Care Access, 10.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IHC at Kokomo | Same network · Kokomo | 12.5 mi |
| IHC Howard County WIC | Same network · Kokomo | 14.2 mi |
| IHC Hamilton County WIC | Same network · Noblesville | 15.8 mi |
| IHC Clinton County WIC | Same network · Frankfort | 23.5 mi |
| IHC Marion | Same network · Marion | 25.6 mi |
| IHC Mobile Unit | Same network · Indianapolis | 26.2 mi |
| Meridian Health Services Corp | Community Care Access · Elwood | 10.6 mi |
| Jane Pauley Community Health Center at Reed Street Kokomo | Community Care Access · Kokomo | 12.2 mi |
| Jane Pauley Community Health Center at LaFountain Street Kokomo | Community Care Access · Kokomo | 12.2 mi |
| Aspire Indiana Health - Elwood | Community Care Access · Elwood | 13.1 mi |
| Bowen Health- Kokomo | Community Care Access · Kokomo | 13.9 mi |
| Jane Pauley Community Health Center at Turning Point | Community Care Access · Kokomo | 15.7 mi |
| Aspire Indiana Health - Noblesville | Community Care Access · Noblesville | 16.3 mi |
| Aspire Indiana Health - May House | Community Care Access · Anderson | 17.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IHC Tipton County WIC
Does IHC Tipton County WIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for IHC Tipton County WIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 765-675-8494 to confirm.
What kind of site is IHC Tipton County WIC?
HRSA records IHC Tipton County WIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1983. 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 Tipton County WIC?
HRSA reports 18 operating hours a week at IHC Tipton County WIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 765-675-8494 for open days.
Where is IHC Tipton County WIC?
IHC Tipton County WIC is at 116 S Main St STE E, Tipton, IN, 46072-1864, Tipton County. The area measures 1,813 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at IHC Tipton County WIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IHC Tipton County WIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 765-675-8494 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED locations near IHC Tipton County WIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED sites to IHC Tipton County WIC 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.