FQHC Look-Alike site
MAB — Lafayette, Indiana
About MAB
MAB is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Tippecanoe County.
VALLEY OAKS HEALTH, INC runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at MAB
Part B pays for the visit at MAB 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 VALLEY OAKS HEALTH, 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 MAB
MAB 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
MAB 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
MAB is at 415 N 26th St, Ste 305, Lafayette, IN, 47904-2893, Tippecanoe County.
Lafayette measures 2,435 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at valleyoaks.org.
Call 765-446-6400 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 MAB
The nearest VALLEY OAKS HEALTH, INC site is Ferry in Lafayette, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Riggs Community Health Center South Street, listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Tippecanoe County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry | Same network · Lafayette | 0.2 mi |
| Riggs Community Health Center South Street | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 0.2 mi |
| Meridian Health Services Corp | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 0.8 mi |
| RIGGS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 0.8 mi |
| Riggs Community Health Center Annex | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 0.9 mi |
| DEVIN ELISABETH COMTE NP | Telehealth · Stockwell | 10.8 mi |
| VINUSIYA SHANMUGALINGAM MD | Telehealth · Stockwell | 10.8 mi |
| NOOR BAKROUN MD | Telehealth · Tippecanoe | 10.8 mi |
| North Central Nursing Clinics Administration | Community Care Access · Delphi | 14.9 mi |
| Delphi Community High School | Community Care Access · Delphi | 15.1 mi |
| Delphi Community School Corporation | Community Care Access · Delphi | 15.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MAB
Does MAB accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MAB, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 765-446-6400 to confirm.
What kind of site is MAB?
HRSA records MAB as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. VALLEY OAKS HEALTH, INC operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MAB?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MAB. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 765-446-6400 for open days.
Where is MAB?
MAB is at 415 N 26th St, Ste 305, Lafayette, IN, 47904-2893, Tippecanoe County. The area measures 2,435 people per square mile. Tippecanoe County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MAB?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MAB charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 765-446-6400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY OAKS HEALTH, INC locations near MAB?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY OAKS HEALTH, INC sites to MAB 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.