federally qualified health center site
Meridian Health Services Corp — Portland, Indiana
About Meridian Health Services Corp
Meridian Health Services Corp is a federally qualified health center site in Portland, Jay County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Jay County.
MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES CORP. runs 45 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 Meridian Health Services Corp
Part B pays for the visit at Meridian Health Services Corp 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 MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES CORP.; 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 Meridian Health Services Corp
Meridian Health Services Corp 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
Meridian Health Services Corp 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
Meridian Health Services Corp is at 406 W Votaw St, Portland, IN, 47371-1344, Jay County.
Portland measures 425 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 765-288-1928 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 Meridian Health Services Corp
The nearest MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES CORP. site is MeridianMD Convenience Care in Portland, 0.2 miles away.
Meridian Health Services Corp in Portland is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Meridian Health Services Corp, listed under Community Care Access, 17.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jay County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MeridianMD Convenience Care | Same network · Portland | 0.2 mi |
| Meridian Health Services Corp | Same network · Portland | 0.7 mi |
| Open Door Health Services YMCA | Community Care Access · Muncie | 27 mi |
| Open Door Health Services | Community Care Access · Muncie | 27.2 mi |
| Open Door Mobile School Health #1 | Community Care Access · Muncie | 27.2 mi |
| Open Door Health Services Administration | Community Care Access · Muncie | 27.3 mi |
| Urgent Care | Community Care Access · Muncie | 28 mi |
| Open Door Pediatrics and Family Medicine | Community Care Access · Muncie | 28.8 mi |
| Delaware County Jail | Community Care Access · Muncie | 30 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Meridian Health Services Corp
Does Meridian Health Services Corp accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Meridian Health Services Corp, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 765-288-1928 to confirm.
What kind of site is Meridian Health Services Corp?
HRSA records Meridian Health Services Corp as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES CORP. operates it alongside 45 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Meridian Health Services Corp?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Meridian Health Services Corp. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 765-288-1928 for open days.
Where is Meridian Health Services Corp?
Meridian Health Services Corp is at 406 W Votaw St, Portland, IN, 47371-1344, Jay County. The area measures 425 people per square mile. Jay County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Meridian Health Services Corp?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Meridian Health Services Corp charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 765-288-1928 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES CORP. locations near Meridian Health Services Corp?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES CORP. sites to Meridian Health Services Corp 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.