federally qualified health center site
Oberlin Elementary School — Oberlin, Kansas
About Oberlin Elementary School
Oberlin Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Oberlin, Decatur County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 4 operating hours a week, in line with the 4-hour median for health center sites in Decatur 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 Oberlin Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Oberlin Elementary School 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 Oberlin Elementary School
Oberlin Elementary School 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
Oberlin Elementary School 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
Oberlin Elementary School is at 201 W Ash St, Oberlin, KS, 67749-1853, Decatur County.
Oberlin measures 888 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 4 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 Oberlin Elementary School
The nearest SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL site is Decatur Community Jr/Sr High School in Oberlin, 0.5 miles away.
Selden Community Clinic in Selden is the next one out, 19.6 miles away.
Decatur County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Community Jr/Sr High School | Same network · Oberlin | 0.5 mi |
| Selden Community Clinic | Same network · Selden | 19.6 mi |
| Golden Plains School District USD 316 | Same network · Selden | 19.9 mi |
| Hoxie Community Schools USD 412 | Same network · Hoxie | 32.8 mi |
| Hoxie Medical Clinic | Same network · Hoxie | 32.9 mi |
| Mobile Unit 1 | Same network · Hoxie | 32.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Oberlin Elementary School
Does Oberlin Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Oberlin Elementary School, 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 Oberlin Elementary School?
HRSA records Oberlin Elementary School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, 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 Oberlin Elementary School?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Oberlin Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 785-675-3018 for open days.
Where is Oberlin Elementary School?
Oberlin Elementary School is at 201 W Ash St, Oberlin, KS, 67749-1853, Decatur County. The area measures 888 people per square mile. Decatur County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Oberlin Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Oberlin Elementary School 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 Oberlin Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHERIDAN COUNTY HOSPITAL sites to Oberlin Elementary School 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.