federally qualified health center site
Ice Lake Family Health Center — Iron River, Michigan
About Ice Lake Family Health Center
Ice Lake Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Iron River, Iron County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Iron County.
UPPER GREAT LAKES FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 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 Ice Lake Family Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Ice Lake Family 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 231035 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1508289273.
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 Ice Lake Family Health Center
Ice Lake Family 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
Ice Lake Family 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
Ice Lake Family Health Center is at 1500 W Ice Lake Rd, Iron River, MI, 49935-8509, Iron County.
Iron River measures 154 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at uglhealth.org.
Call 906-265-5378 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 Ice Lake Family Health Center
The nearest UPPER GREAT LAKES FAMILY HEALTH CENTER site is Gwinn Family Health Center in Gwinn, 58.7 miles away.
Ontonagon Family Health Center in Ontonagon is the next one out, 62 miles away.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinn Family Health Center | Same network · Gwinn | 58.7 mi |
| Ontonagon Family Health Center | Same network · Ontonagon | 62 mi |
| Sawyer Family Health Center | Same network · Gwinn | 62.4 mi |
| Marquette Family Health Center | Same network · Marquette | 65.5 mi |
| Houghton Family Health Center | Same network · Houghton | 70.1 mi |
| Hancock Family Health Center | Same network · Hancock | 71.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ice Lake Family Health Center
Does Ice Lake Family Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 231035 for Ice Lake Family Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 906-265-5378 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ice Lake Family Health Center?
HRSA records Ice Lake Family Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2014. UPPER GREAT LAKES FAMILY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ice Lake Family Health Center?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at Ice Lake Family Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 906-265-5378 for open days.
Where is Ice Lake Family Health Center?
Ice Lake Family Health Center is at 1500 W Ice Lake Rd, Iron River, MI, 49935-8509, Iron County. The area measures 154 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ice Lake Family Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ice Lake Family Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 906-265-5378 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other UPPER GREAT LAKES FAMILY HEALTH CENTER locations near Ice Lake Family Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest UPPER GREAT LAKES FAMILY HEALTH CENTER sites to Ice Lake Family 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.