federally qualified health center site
First Care Clinic, Inc — Hays, Kansas
About First Care Clinic, Inc
First Care Clinic, Inc is a federally qualified health center site in Hays, Ellis County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 46.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 46.5-hour median for health center sites in Ellis County.
FIRST CARE CLINIC, INC. runs 2 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 First Care Clinic, Inc
Part B pays for the visit at First Care Clinic, Inc 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 171829 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1568634327.
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 First Care Clinic, Inc
First Care Clinic, Inc is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Kansas has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 589,686 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-860-5260; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
First Care Clinic, Inc 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
First Care Clinic, Inc is at 105 W 13th St, Hays, KS, 67601-3613, Ellis County.
Hays measures 70 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 46.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at firstcareclinic.com.
Call 785-621-4990 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 First Care Clinic, Inc
The nearest FIRST CARE CLINIC, INC. site is FCC 1301 Main in Hays, at the same registered coordinates.
First Care Clinic, Inc. - 22nd Street in Hays is the next one out, 1.6 miles away.
Ellis County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FCC 1301 Main | Same network · Hays | <0.1 mi |
| First Care Clinic, Inc. - 22nd Street | Same network · Hays | 1.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about First Care Clinic, Inc
Does First Care Clinic, Inc accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 171829 for First Care Clinic, Inc, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 785-621-4990 to confirm.
What kind of site is First Care Clinic, Inc?
HRSA records First Care Clinic, Inc as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. FIRST CARE CLINIC, INC. operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at First Care Clinic, Inc?
HRSA reports 46.5 operating hours a week at First Care Clinic, Inc. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 785-621-4990 for open days.
Where is First Care Clinic, Inc?
First Care Clinic, Inc is at 105 W 13th St, Hays, KS, 67601-3613, Ellis County. The area measures 70 people per square mile. Ellis County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at First Care Clinic, Inc?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what First Care Clinic, Inc charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 785-621-4990 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FIRST CARE CLINIC, INC. locations near First Care Clinic, Inc?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FIRST CARE CLINIC, INC. sites to First Care Clinic, Inc 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 Kansas?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) reads Kansas formularies free at 1-800-860-5260.