federally qualified health center site
Farwell Health Center — Farwell, Michigan
About Farwell Health Center
Farwell Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Farwell, Clare County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 52 operating hours a week, in line with the 52-hour median for health center sites in Clare County.
ISABELLA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH 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 Farwell Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Farwell 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 no Medicare billing number here for ISABELLA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH; 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 Farwell Health Center
Farwell Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Michigan expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,250,601 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-803-7174; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Farwell 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
Farwell Health Center is at 522 E Main St, Farwell, MI, 48622-9118, Clare County.
Farwell measures 629 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 52 operating hours a week here.
Call 989-953-5191 x1 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 Farwell Health Center
The nearest ISABELLA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH site is Mt. Pleasant Middle School in Mount Pleasant, 16.4 miles away.
Isabella Citizens for Health in Mount Pleasant is the next one out, 17 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Harrison School Based Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 12.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Clare County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Pleasant Middle School | Same network · Mount Pleasant | 16.4 mi |
| Isabella Citizens for Health | Same network · Mount Pleasant | 17 mi |
| Women's Health Center of Isabella Citizens for Health, Inc. | Same network · Mount Pleasant | 17 mi |
| Renaissance Public School Academy | Same network · Mount Pleasant | 17.1 mi |
| Mt. Pleasant High School | Same network · Mount Pleasant | 17.4 mi |
| St. Louis Middle School | Same network · Saint Louis | 31.9 mi |
| Harrison School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Harrison | 12.7 mi |
| Coleman School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Coleman | 15.2 mi |
| Beaverton School Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Beaverton | 18.9 mi |
| MidMichigan Medical Offices - Beaverton | Community Care Access · Beaverton | 18.9 mi |
| Evart Public Schools CAHC | Community Care Access · Evart | 20.6 mi |
| Family Health Care - McBain | Community Care Access · Mc Bain | 30.3 mi |
| Family Health Care - Cadillac | Community Care Access · Cadillac | 38.5 mi |
| Franklin Elementary Behavioral Health Services | Community Care Access · Cadillac | 38.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Farwell Health Center
Does Farwell Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Farwell Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 989-953-5191 x1 to confirm.
What kind of site is Farwell Health Center?
HRSA records Farwell Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. ISABELLA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Farwell Health Center?
HRSA reports 52 operating hours a week at Farwell Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 989-953-5191 x1 for open days.
Where is Farwell Health Center?
Farwell Health Center is at 522 E Main St, Farwell, MI, 48622-9118, Clare County. The area measures 629 people per square mile. Clare County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Farwell Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Farwell Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 989-953-5191 x1 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ISABELLA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH locations near Farwell Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ISABELLA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH sites to Farwell 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 Michigan?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Michigan formularies free at 1-800-803-7174.