federally qualified health center site
STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER — Strong, Maine
About STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER
STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Strong, Franklin County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1986; it reports 50.8 operating hours a week, above the 50-hour median for health center sites in Franklin County.
HEALTH REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS runs 12 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 STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER 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 201812 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1417921776.
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 STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER
STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Maine expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 378,585 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-262-2232; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER 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
STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER is at 177 N Main St, Strong, ME, 04983-3005, Franklin County.
Strong measures 21 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 50.8 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at healthreachchc.org.
Call 207-684-4010 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 STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER
The nearest HEALTH REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS site is MT. ABRAM REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER in Kingfield, 10 miles away.
MADISON AREA HEALTH CENTER in Madison is the next one out, 17.2 miles away.
Franklin County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MT. ABRAM REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Kingfield | 10 mi |
| MADISON AREA HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Madison | 17.2 mi |
| RANGELEY FAMILY MEDICINE | Same network · Rangeley | 22.4 mi |
| BINGHAM AREA HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Bingham | 23 mi |
| Western Maine Family Health Center | Same network · Livermore Falls | 24 mi |
| BELGRADE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Belgrade | 27.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER
Does STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 201812 for STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 207-684-4010 to confirm.
What kind of site is STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1986. HEALTH REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 50.8 operating hours a week at STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 207-684-4010 for open days.
Where is STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER?
STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER is at 177 N Main St, Strong, ME, 04983-3005, Franklin County. The area measures 21 people per square mile. Franklin County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 207-684-4010 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HEALTH REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS locations near STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEALTH REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS sites to STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER 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 Maine?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Maine formularies free at 1-800-262-2232.