federally qualified health center site
Mitigoons — Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
About Mitigoons
Mitigoons is a federally qualified health center site in Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Chippewa County.
BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY 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 Mitigoons
Part B pays for the visit at Mitigoons 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 C71010 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Mitigoons
Mitigoons 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
Mitigoons 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
Mitigoons is at 204 E Portage Ave, Sault Sainte Marie, MI, 49783-2054, Chippewa County.
Sault Sainte Marie measures 78 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 906-248-8626 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 Mitigoons
The nearest BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY site is BAY MILLS HEALTH CENTER in Brimley, 12.7 miles away.
Bay Mills Health Center in Brimley is the next one out, 12.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is AHC Pickford School SBHC Room 220, listed under Community Care Access, 23.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Chippewa County carries 9 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BAY MILLS HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Brimley | 12.7 mi |
| Bay Mills Health Center | Same network · Brimley | 12.8 mi |
| Bay Mills Health Center Support Building | Same network · Brimley | 12.8 mi |
| Brimley Area School | Same network · Brimley | 12.8 mi |
| BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY | Same network · Brimley | 13.3 mi |
| Ganawenindiwag - Community Recovery Center (CRC) | Same network · Brimley | 13.4 mi |
| AHC Pickford School SBHC Room 220 | Community Care Access · Pickford | 23.8 mi |
| Alcona Health Center Pickford Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Pickford | 23.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mitigoons
Does Mitigoons accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number C71010 for Mitigoons, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 906-248-8626 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mitigoons?
HRSA records Mitigoons as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mitigoons?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Mitigoons. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 906-248-8626 for open days.
Where is Mitigoons?
Mitigoons is at 204 E Portage Ave, Sault Sainte Marie, MI, 49783-2054, Chippewa County. The area measures 78 people per square mile. Chippewa County holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mitigoons?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mitigoons charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 906-248-8626 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY locations near Mitigoons?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY sites to Mitigoons 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.