federally qualified health center site
GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL — Albany, New York
About GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL is a federally qualified health center site in Albany, Albany 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 2008; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Albany County.
WHITNEY M YOUNG JR HEALTH CENTER 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 GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Part B pays for the visit at GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL 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 WHITNEY M YOUNG JR HEALTH CENTER 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 GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
New York expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 3,912,348 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-701-0501; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL 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
GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL is at 274 S Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12202-1899, Albany County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Albany measures 4,587 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at wmyhealth.org.
Call 518-475-6723 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 GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
The nearest WHITNEY M YOUNG JR HEALTH CENTER INC site is Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Treatment Center in Albany, 1.3 miles away.
Mobile Health - Unit 2 in Albany is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Hometown Health Centers Dental at State Street, listed under Community Care Access, 14 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Albany County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Treatment Center | Same network · Albany | 1.3 mi |
| Mobile Health - Unit 2 | Same network · Albany | 1.3 mi |
| SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Same network · Albany | 1.5 mi |
| WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Albany | 1.5 mi |
| Whitney Young Health Dental Services | Same network · Albany | 1.6 mi |
| WYH Mobile Heatlh Unit -WOW | Same network · Albany | 1.6 mi |
| Hometown Health Centers Dental at State Street | Community Care Access · Schenectady | 14 mi |
| Hometown Health Centers | Community Care Access · Schenectady | 14.1 mi |
| Hometown Health Centers at Mont Pleasant Middle School | Community Care Access · Schenectady | 14.2 mi |
| Hometown Health Centers at Schenectady High School | Community Care Access · Schenectady | 14.3 mi |
| Sun River Health Hudson | Community Care Access · Hudson | 27.4 mi |
| Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam | Community Care Access · Amsterdam | 30.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Does GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 518-475-6723 to confirm.
What kind of site is GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL?
HRSA records GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2008. WHITNEY M YOUNG JR HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 518-475-6723 for open days.
Where is GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL?
GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL is at 274 S Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12202-1899, Albany County. The area measures 4,587 people per square mile. Albany County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 518-475-6723 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WHITNEY M YOUNG JR HEALTH CENTER INC locations near GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WHITNEY M YOUNG JR HEALTH CENTER INC sites to GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL 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 New York?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) reads New York formularies free at 1-800-701-0501.