federally qualified health center site
Mobile Unit 1 — Hoxie, Kansas
About Mobile Unit 1
Mobile Unit 1 is a federally qualified health center site in Hoxie, Sheridan County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Sheridan County.
SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL runs 11 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 Mobile Unit 1
Part B pays for the visit at Mobile Unit 1 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 SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL; 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 Mobile Unit 1
Mobile Unit 1 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
Mobile Unit 1 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
Mobile Unit 1 is at 826 18th St, Ste A, Hoxie, KS, 67740-4371, Sheridan County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Hoxie measures 0 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 785-675-3018 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 Mobile Unit 1
The nearest SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL site is Hoxie Medical Clinic in Hoxie, at the same registered coordinates.
Hoxie Community Schools USD 412 in Hoxie is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
Sheridan County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoxie Medical Clinic | Same network · Hoxie | <0.1 mi |
| Hoxie Community Schools USD 412 | Same network · Hoxie | 0.4 mi |
| Hoxie Dental Clinic | Same network · Hoxie | 0.5 mi |
| Golden Plains School District USD 316 | Same network · Selden | 14.7 mi |
| Selden Community Clinic | Same network · Selden | 14.9 mi |
| Oakley Middle School | Same network · Oakley | 27.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mobile Unit 1
Does Mobile Unit 1 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mobile Unit 1, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 785-675-3018 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mobile Unit 1?
HRSA records Mobile Unit 1 as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mobile Unit 1?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Mobile Unit 1. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 785-675-3018 for open days.
Where is Mobile Unit 1?
Mobile Unit 1 is at 826 18th St, Ste A, Hoxie, KS, 67740-4371, Sheridan County. The area measures 0 people per square mile. Sheridan County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mobile Unit 1?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mobile Unit 1 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 785-675-3018 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL locations near Mobile Unit 1?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL sites to Mobile Unit 1 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.