federally qualified health center site
HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. — Lexington, Kentucky
About HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.
HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. is a federally qualified health center site in Lexington, Fayette County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Fayette County.
HEALTH FIRST BLUEGRASS runs 21 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 HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.
Part B pays for the visit at HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. 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 HEALTH FIRST BLUEGRASS; 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 HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.
HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Kentucky expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 988,571 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-293-7447; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. 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
HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. is at 576 E Third St STE 170, Lexington, KY, 40508-2251, Fayette County.
Lexington measures 1,121 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at healthfirstlex.com.
Call 859-288-2425 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 HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.
The nearest HEALTH FIRST BLUEGRASS site is William Wells Brown HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic in Lexington, 0.3 miles away.
Lexington Traditional Magnet HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic in Lexington is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is DBA Bluegrass Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Fayette County carries 27 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Wells Brown HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic | Same network · Lexington | 0.3 mi |
| Lexington Traditional Magnet HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic | Same network · Lexington | 0.7 mi |
| Arlington Elementary HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic | Same network · Lexington | 1.2 mi |
| Harrison Elementary HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic | Same network · Lexington | 1.2 mi |
| HealthFirst Bluegrass Goodwin | Same network · Lexington | 1.2 mi |
| HealthFirst Bluegrass Health Care for Homeless Hope Center | Same network · Lexington | 1.5 mi |
| DBA Bluegrass Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lexington | 0.6 mi |
| JENNIFER SKORUPA | Telehealth · Lexington | 1.3 mi |
| HAIDER SHAMSULDDIN MD | Telehealth · Lexington | 1.3 mi |
| University of Kentucky | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.3 mi |
| DERICK ADAMS D.O. | Provider · Fayette | 1.3 mi |
| LAURA HAMILTON ADAMS | Provider · Fayette | 1.3 mi |
| KENNETH BRUCE AIN MD | Provider · Fayette | 1.3 mi |
| A CARING TOUCH, PLLC | Provider · Fayette | 1.3 mi |
| ABBA HANDS | Provider · Fayette | 1.3 mi |
| MATTHEW ABEL MD | Provider · Fayette | 1.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.
Does HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for HealthFirst Bluegrass MET., so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 859-288-2425 to confirm.
What kind of site is HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.?
HRSA records HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. HEALTH FIRST BLUEGRASS operates it alongside 21 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 859-288-2425 for open days.
Where is HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.?
HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. is at 576 E Third St STE 170, Lexington, KY, 40508-2251, Fayette County. The area measures 1,121 people per square mile. Fayette County holds 27 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 859-288-2425 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HEALTH FIRST BLUEGRASS locations near HealthFirst Bluegrass MET.?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEALTH FIRST BLUEGRASS sites to HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. 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 Kentucky?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Kentucky formularies free at 1-877-293-7447.