federally qualified health center site
EMAA Head Start Clinic — Mineral Point, Missouri
About EMAA Head Start Clinic
EMAA Head Start Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Mineral Point, Washington 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 2019; it reports 8 operating hours a week, above the 4-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER runs 36 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 EMAA Head Start Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at EMAA Head Start Clinic 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 GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER; 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 EMAA Head Start Clinic
EMAA Head Start Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Missouri expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,331,378 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-390-3330; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
EMAA Head Start Clinic 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
EMAA Head Start Clinic is at 512 State St, Mineral Point, MO, 63660-8208, Washington County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Mineral Point measures 1,134 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 573-438-9355 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 EMAA Head Start Clinic
The nearest GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER site is Great Mines Health Center in Potosi, 3.1 miles away.
Great Mines Health Center Mobile Clinic in Potosi is the next one out, 3.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Compass Health - Hillsboro, listed under Community Care Access, 20.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washington County carries 12 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Mines Health Center | Same network · Potosi | 3.1 mi |
| Great Mines Health Center Mobile Clinic | Same network · Potosi | 3.1 mi |
| Great Mines Health Center Mobile Clinic 2 | Same network · Potosi | 3.1 mi |
| Potosi Elementary School | Same network · Potosi | 3.1 mi |
| Potosi High School | Same network · Potosi | 3.5 mi |
| John A. Evans Middle School | Same network · Potosi | 3.7 mi |
| Compass Health - Hillsboro | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 20.9 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. Jeffco Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 20.9 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 21.8 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Pilot Knob | Community Care Access · Pilot Knob | 22.6 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Dental - Pilot Knob | Community Care Access · Pilot Knob | 22.6 mi |
| Compass Health - Festus | Community Care Access · Festus | 25.7 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Viburnum | Community Care Access · Viburnum | 27.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about EMAA Head Start Clinic
Does EMAA Head Start Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for EMAA Head Start Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 573-438-9355 to confirm.
What kind of site is EMAA Head Start Clinic?
HRSA records EMAA Head Start Clinic as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 36 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at EMAA Head Start Clinic?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at EMAA Head Start Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 573-438-9355 for open days.
Where is EMAA Head Start Clinic?
EMAA Head Start Clinic is at 512 State St, Mineral Point, MO, 63660-8208, Washington County. The area measures 1,134 people per square mile. Washington County holds 12 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at EMAA Head Start Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what EMAA Head Start Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 573-438-9355 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER locations near EMAA Head Start Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER sites to EMAA Head Start Clinic 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 Missouri?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Missouri formularies free at 1-800-390-3330.