federally qualified health center site
SICHC Bedford — Bedford, Indiana
About SICHC Bedford
SICHC Bedford is a federally qualified health center site in Bedford, Lawrence County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 60 operating hours a week, above the 47.5-hour median for health center sites in Lawrence 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 Bedford
Part B pays for the visit at SICHC Bedford 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 1511186 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1407566631.
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 Bedford
SICHC Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford is at 629 Lincoln Ave, Bedford, IN, 47421-2142, Lawrence County.
Bedford measures 317 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 60 operating hours a week here.
Call 812-675-4470 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 Bedford
The nearest SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC site is SICHC Mitchell in Mitchell, 10.3 miles away.
SICHC Orleans High School in Orleans is the next one out, 14.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is IHC Bedford, listed under Community Care Access, 1.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lawrence County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SICHC Mitchell | Same network · Mitchell | 10.3 mi |
| SICHC Orleans High School | Same network · Orleans | 14.3 mi |
| SICHC Paoli | Same network · Paoli | 21.1 mi |
| SICHC Administration | Same network · Paoli | 22.1 mi |
| SICHC West Baden | Same network · West Baden Springs | 22.1 mi |
| SICHC English | Same network · English | 36.1 mi |
| IHC Bedford | Community Care Access · Bedford | 1.4 mi |
| IHC Lawrence County WIC | Community Care Access · Bedford | 1.4 mi |
| Orleans Family Health | Community Care Access · Orleans | 14.7 mi |
| Crawford Apartments Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 18.4 mi |
| Centerstone Health Services | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 20.1 mi |
| HealthNet Homeless Initiative Program - Bloomington | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 20.1 mi |
| Bloomington Health and Dental Center | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 20.2 mi |
| Middle Way House Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 20.3 mi |
| Wheeler Mission Center for Men Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 20.5 mi |
| Monroe County Public Library Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 20.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SICHC Bedford
Does SICHC Bedford accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 1511186 for SICHC Bedford, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 812-675-4470 to confirm.
What kind of site is SICHC Bedford?
HRSA records SICHC Bedford as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. 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 Bedford?
HRSA reports 60 operating hours a week at SICHC Bedford. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 812-675-4470 for open days.
Where is SICHC Bedford?
SICHC Bedford is at 629 Lincoln Ave, Bedford, IN, 47421-2142, Lawrence County. The area measures 317 people per square mile. Lawrence County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SICHC Bedford?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SICHC Bedford charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 812-675-4470 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC locations near SICHC Bedford?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC sites to SICHC Bedford 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.