federally qualified health center site
University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky
About University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky 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 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Fayette County.
University of Kentucky runs 4 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 University of Kentucky
Part B pays for the visit at University of Kentucky 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 University of Kentucky; 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 University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky 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
University of Kentucky 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
University of Kentucky is at 107 Main Building, Lexington, KY, 40506, 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 uky.edu.
Call 859-257-1841 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 University of Kentucky
The nearest University of Kentucky site is Mobile Dental Unit 2 in Hazard, 87.2 miles away.
North Fork Valley Community Health Center in Hazard is the next one out, 87.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is DBA Bluegrass Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 1.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Fayette County carries 27 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Dental Unit 2 | Same network · Hazard | 87.2 mi |
| North Fork Valley Community Health Center | Same network · Hazard | 87.2 mi |
| Ronald McDonald Care Mobile | Same network · Hazard | 87.2 mi |
| June Buchanan Medical Clinic | Same network · Hindman | 96.2 mi |
| DBA Bluegrass Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.1 mi |
| Harrison Elementary HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.2 mi |
| HealthFirst Harrodsburg | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.2 mi |
| HealthFirst Bluegrass MET. | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.3 mi |
| Lexington Traditional Magnet HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.3 mi |
| William Wells Brown HealthFirst Bluegrass School Clinic | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.5 mi |
| HealthFirst Bluegrass Mobile 1 Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.7 mi |
| HealthFirst Bluegrass Southland | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.7 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit - UHC | Community Care Access · Lexington | 1.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about University of Kentucky
Does University of Kentucky accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for University of Kentucky, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 859-257-1841 to confirm.
What kind of site is University of Kentucky?
HRSA records University of Kentucky as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. University of Kentucky operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at University of Kentucky?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at University of Kentucky. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 859-257-1841 for open days.
Where is University of Kentucky?
University of Kentucky is at 107 Main Building, Lexington, KY, 40506, 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 University of Kentucky?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what University of Kentucky charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 859-257-1841 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other University of Kentucky locations near University of Kentucky?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest University of Kentucky sites to University of Kentucky 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.