federally qualified health center site
Sapphire Community Health — Hamilton, Montana
About Sapphire Community Health
Sapphire Community Health is a federally qualified health center site in Hamilton, Ravalli County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Ravalli County.
SAPPHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC runs 4 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 Sapphire Community Health
Part B pays for the visit at Sapphire Community Health 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 271862 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 Sapphire Community Health
Sapphire Community Health is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Montana expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 261,954 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Montana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-406-444-4077; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Sapphire Community Health 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
Sapphire Community Health is at 316 North 3rd Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840-2480, Ravalli County.
Hamilton measures 1,906 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sapphirechc.org.
Call 406-541-0032 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 Sapphire Community Health
The nearest SAPPHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC site is Mobile Medical Unit in Hamilton, at the same registered coordinates.
Administrative Offices in Hamilton is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
Ravalli County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Medical Unit | Same network · Hamilton | <0.1 mi |
| Administrative Offices | Same network · Hamilton | 0.3 mi |
| Hamilton High School | Same network · Hamilton | 0.9 mi |
| Victor School District | Same network · Victor | 11.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Sapphire Community Health
Does Sapphire Community Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 271862 for Sapphire Community Health, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 406-541-0032 to confirm.
What kind of site is Sapphire Community Health?
HRSA records Sapphire Community Health as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. SAPPHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Sapphire Community Health?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Sapphire Community Health. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 406-541-0032 for open days.
Where is Sapphire Community Health?
Sapphire Community Health is at 316 North 3rd Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840-2480, Ravalli County. The area measures 1,906 people per square mile. Ravalli County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Sapphire Community Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Sapphire Community Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 406-541-0032 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SAPPHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC locations near Sapphire Community Health?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SAPPHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC sites to Sapphire Community Health 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 Montana?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Montana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Montana formularies free at 1-406-444-4077.