federally qualified health center site
SICHC Administration — Paoli, Indiana
About SICHC Administration
SICHC Administration is a federally qualified health center site in Paoli, Orange County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Orange County.
SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC runs 7 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 SICHC Administration
Part B pays for the visit at SICHC Administration 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 SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, 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 SICHC Administration
SICHC Administration 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
SICHC Administration 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
SICHC Administration is at 202 Cherry St, Paoli, IN, 47454-1108, Orange County.
Paoli measures 31 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sichc.org.
Call 812-723-3944 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 SICHC Administration
The nearest SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC site is SICHC Paoli in Paoli, 1 mile away.
SICHC West Baden in West Baden Springs is the next one out, 7.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Orleans Family Health, listed under Community Care Access, 7.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Orange County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SICHC Paoli | Same network · Paoli | 1 mi |
| SICHC West Baden | Same network · West Baden Springs | 7.8 mi |
| SICHC Orleans High School | Same network · Orleans | 7.9 mi |
| SICHC Mitchell | Same network · Mitchell | 11.7 mi |
| SICHC English | Same network · English | 14 mi |
| SICHC Marengo | Same network · Marengo | 16.3 mi |
| Orleans Family Health | Community Care Access · Orleans | 7.5 mi |
| Salem Community Schools Health Center | Community Care Access · Salem | 20.1 mi |
| IHC Bedford | Community Care Access · Bedford | 20.7 mi |
| IHC Lawrence County WIC | Community Care Access · Bedford | 20.7 mi |
| SALEM COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES | Community Care Access · Salem | 21.3 mi |
| Martin County Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Loogootee | 25.4 mi |
| Loogootee High School | Community Care Access · Loogootee | 25.8 mi |
| Jasper Community Medical Services | Community Care Access · Jasper | 26.8 mi |
| Family Health Centers of Southern Indiana Harrison | Community Care Access · Corydon | 30.6 mi |
| Floyd Central Student Health Center | Community Care Access · Floyds Knobs | 32.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SICHC Administration
Does SICHC Administration accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SICHC Administration, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 812-723-3944 to confirm.
What kind of site is SICHC Administration?
HRSA records SICHC Administration as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SICHC Administration?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SICHC Administration. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 812-723-3944 for open days.
Where is SICHC Administration?
SICHC Administration is at 202 Cherry St, Paoli, IN, 47454-1108, Orange County. The area measures 31 people per square mile. Orange County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SICHC Administration?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SICHC Administration charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 812-723-3944 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC locations near SICHC Administration?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC sites to SICHC Administration 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.