federally qualified health center site
VINALHAVEN SCHOOL — Vinalhaven, Maine
About VINALHAVEN SCHOOL
VINALHAVEN SCHOOL is a federally qualified health center site in Vinalhaven, Knox County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2006; it reports 2 operating hours a week, below the 8-hour median for health center sites in Knox County.
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC runs 6 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 VINALHAVEN SCHOOL
Part B pays for the visit at VINALHAVEN 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 ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC; 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 VINALHAVEN SCHOOL
VINALHAVEN SCHOOL 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
VINALHAVEN 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
VINALHAVEN SCHOOL is at 22 Arcola Ln, Vinalhaven, ME, 04863-4014, Knox County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
HRSA records 2 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at none.
Call 207-863-4800 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 VINALHAVEN SCHOOL
The nearest ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC site is VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES in Vinalhaven, 0.2 miles away.
Islands Community Medical Center Annex in Vinalhaven is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Seaport Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 27.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Knox County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES | Same network · Vinalhaven | 0.2 mi |
| Islands Community Medical Center Annex | Same network · Vinalhaven | 0.5 mi |
| ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES | Same network · Vinalhaven | 0.5 mi |
| North Haven Medical Clinic | Same network · North Haven | 6.2 mi |
| North Haven PT at Southern Harbor | Same network · North Haven | 7.1 mi |
| North Haven Community School | Same network · North Haven | 7.6 mi |
| Seaport Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Belfast | 27.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about VINALHAVEN SCHOOL
Does VINALHAVEN SCHOOL accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for VINALHAVEN SCHOOL, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 207-863-4800 to confirm.
What kind of site is VINALHAVEN SCHOOL?
HRSA records VINALHAVEN SCHOOL as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2006. ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at VINALHAVEN SCHOOL?
HRSA reports 2 operating hours a week at VINALHAVEN SCHOOL. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 207-863-4800 for open days.
Where is VINALHAVEN SCHOOL?
VINALHAVEN SCHOOL is at 22 Arcola Ln, Vinalhaven, ME, 04863-4014, Knox County. No population density is published for the area. Knox County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at VINALHAVEN SCHOOL?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what VINALHAVEN SCHOOL charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 207-863-4800 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC locations near VINALHAVEN SCHOOL?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC sites to VINALHAVEN 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 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.