federally qualified health center site
Inez Elementary School — Inez, Kentucky
About Inez Elementary School
Inez Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Inez, Martin 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 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Martin County.
BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE 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 Inez Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Inez 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 BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE; 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 Inez Elementary School
Inez Elementary School 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
Inez 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
Inez Elementary School is at 5000 Elementary Dr, Inez, KY, 41224-9538, Martin County.
Inez measures 388 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 martin.kyschools.us.
Call 606-298-3428 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 Inez Elementary School
The nearest BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE site is Martin County High School in Inez, 0.9 miles away.
BSHC Mobile Dental Unit #1 in Inez is the next one out, 1.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HomePlace Clinic - Inez, listed under Community Care Access, 1.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Martin County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Same network · Inez | 0.9 mi |
| BSHC Mobile Dental Unit #1 | Same network · Inez | 1.4 mi |
| Martin County Community Health Center | Same network · Inez | 1.4 mi |
| Eden Elementary School | Same network · Inez | 4.6 mi |
| Martin County Middle School | Same network · Crum | 5.3 mi |
| Warfield Elementary School | Same network · Warfield | 6 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Inez | Community Care Access · Inez | 1.3 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Paintsville | Community Care Access · Paintsville | 15.7 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Mobile Medical Unit | Community Care Access · Paintsville | 15.7 mi |
| HomePlace Eye Care | Community Care Access · Paintsville | 16 mi |
| HomePlace OB/GYN | Community Care Access · Prestonsburg | 16.4 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Louisa | Community Care Access · Louisa | 17.8 mi |
| Valley Health Louisa | Community Care Access · Louisa | 18.7 mi |
| HomePlace Dental | Community Care Access · Prestonsburg | 18.7 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Prestonsburg | Community Care Access · Prestonsburg | 18.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Inez Elementary School
Does Inez Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Inez Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 606-298-3428 to confirm.
What kind of site is Inez Elementary School?
HRSA records Inez Elementary School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE operates it alongside 21 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Inez Elementary School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Inez Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 606-298-3428 for open days.
Where is Inez Elementary School?
Inez Elementary School is at 5000 Elementary Dr, Inez, KY, 41224-9538, Martin County. The area measures 388 people per square mile. Martin County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Inez Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Inez Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 606-298-3428 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE locations near Inez Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE sites to Inez 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 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.