federally qualified health center site
Traverse City East Middle School E3 — Traverse City, Michigan
About Traverse City East Middle School E3
Traverse City East Middle School E3 is a federally qualified health center site in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Grand Traverse County.
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC runs 14 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 Traverse City East Middle School E3
Part B pays for the visit at Traverse City East Middle School E3 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 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH 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 Traverse City East Middle School E3
Traverse City East Middle School E3 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
Traverse City East Middle School E3 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
Traverse City East Middle School E3 is at 1776 N Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49696-8501, Grand Traverse County.
Traverse City measures 1,857 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 231-947-1112 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 Traverse City East Middle School E3
The nearest NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC site is Traverse City West Middle School CAHC in Traverse City, 5.4 miles away.
Traverse City Administrative Office in Traverse City is the next one out, 6.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition Mobile Medical Unit #1, listed under Community Care Access, 2.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Grand Traverse County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City West Middle School CAHC | Same network · Traverse City | 5.4 mi |
| Traverse City Administrative Office | Same network · Traverse City | 6.3 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit #1 | Same network · Traverse City | 6.4 mi |
| NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Traverse City | 6.4 mi |
| Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. | Same network · Benzonia | 28.2 mi |
| Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition Mobile Medical Unit #1 | Community Care Access · Traverse City | 2.7 mi |
| Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition | Community Care Access · Traverse City | 2.7 mi |
| Bellaire Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bellaire | 24.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Traverse City East Middle School E3
Does Traverse City East Middle School E3 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Traverse City East Middle School E3, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 231-947-1112 to confirm.
What kind of site is Traverse City East Middle School E3?
HRSA records Traverse City East Middle School E3 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2024. NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Traverse City East Middle School E3?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Traverse City East Middle School E3. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 231-947-1112 for open days.
Where is Traverse City East Middle School E3?
Traverse City East Middle School E3 is at 1776 N Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49696-8501, Grand Traverse County. The area measures 1,857 people per square mile. Grand Traverse County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Traverse City East Middle School E3?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Traverse City East Middle School E3 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 231-947-1112 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC locations near Traverse City East Middle School E3?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC sites to Traverse City East Middle School E3 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.