federally qualified health center site
KentuckyCare - 112 — Barlow, Kentucky
About KentuckyCare - 112
KentuckyCare - 112 is a federally qualified health center site in Barlow, Ballard County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Ballard County.
ARCARE runs 118 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 KentuckyCare - 112
Part B pays for the visit at KentuckyCare - 112 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 pending here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 KentuckyCare - 112
KentuckyCare - 112 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
KentuckyCare - 112 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
KentuckyCare - 112 is at 120 N 4th St, Barlow, KY, 42024-9579, Ballard County.
Barlow measures 1,197 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 kentuckycare.net.
Call 870-347-2534 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 KentuckyCare - 112
The nearest ARCARE site is KentuckyCare - 146 in Bardwell, 12.8 miles away.
KentuckyCare - 021 in Bardwell is the next one out, 12.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Kentucky Admin Office, listed under Community Care Access, 24.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KentuckyCare - 146 | Same network · Bardwell | 12.8 mi |
| KentuckyCare - 021 | Same network · Bardwell | 12.9 mi |
| KentuckyCare - 038 | Same network · Paducah | 23.5 mi |
| KentuckyCare-43 | Same network · Paducah | 23.6 mi |
| KentuckyCare - 44 | Same network · Paducah | 26.6 mi |
| KentuckyCare - 145 | Same network · Clinton | 26.8 mi |
| Kentucky Admin Office | Community Care Access · McCracken | 24.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KentuckyCare - 112
Does KentuckyCare - 112 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number pending for KentuckyCare - 112, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 870-347-2534 to confirm.
What kind of site is KentuckyCare - 112?
HRSA records KentuckyCare - 112 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. ARCARE operates it alongside 118 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at KentuckyCare - 112?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at KentuckyCare - 112. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 870-347-2534 for open days.
Where is KentuckyCare - 112?
KentuckyCare - 112 is at 120 N 4th St, Barlow, KY, 42024-9579, Ballard County. The area measures 1,197 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KentuckyCare - 112?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KentuckyCare - 112 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 870-347-2534 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ARCARE locations near KentuckyCare - 112?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ARCARE sites to KentuckyCare - 112 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.