federally qualified health center site
Mobile Medical Unit — Homer, New York
About Mobile Medical Unit
Mobile Medical Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Homer, Cortland County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 42-hour median for health center sites in Cortland County.
FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK runs 10 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 Mobile Medical Unit
Part B pays for the visit at Mobile Medical Unit 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 571844 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 Mobile Medical Unit
Mobile Medical Unit 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
Mobile Medical Unit 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
Mobile Medical Unit is at 85 S West St, Homer, NY, 13077-1542, Cortland County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Homer measures 1,632 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at familyhealthnetwork.org.
Call 607-753-3797 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 Mobile Medical Unit
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK site is Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc. in Homer, at the same registered coordinates.
Homer Medical Office in Homer is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SCH - Onondaga Community College, listed under Community Care Access, 25.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cortland County carries 9 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc. | Same network · Homer | <0.1 mi |
| Homer Medical Office | Same network · Homer | 0.1 mi |
| Cortland Medical Office | Same network · Cortland | 1.7 mi |
| Moravia Medical Office | Same network · Moravia | 13.1 mi |
| SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY | Same network · Marathon | 14.3 mi |
| SBHC-MARATHON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Same network · Marathon | 15.2 mi |
| SCH - Onondaga Community College | Community Care Access · Syracuse | 25.6 mi |
| SBHC - Dr. King Elementary | Community Care Access · Syracuse | 28.2 mi |
| EHMC Family and Pediatric Medicine | Community Care Access · Auburn | 28.2 mi |
| EHMC Administration | Community Care Access · Auburn | 28.3 mi |
| EHMC Adult Medicine | Community Care Access · Auburn | 28.3 mi |
| EHMC Inner Wellness | Community Care Access · Auburn | 28.3 mi |
| EHMC Dental | Community Care Access · Auburn | 28.3 mi |
| SBHC - Delaware Elementary | Community Care Access · Syracuse | 28.4 mi |
| SCH - 930 Main Campus | Community Care Access · Syracuse | 28.4 mi |
| SCH - 819 Main Campus | Community Care Access · Syracuse | 28.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mobile Medical Unit
Does Mobile Medical Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571844 for Mobile Medical Unit, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 607-753-3797 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mobile Medical Unit?
HRSA records Mobile Medical Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mobile Medical Unit?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Mobile Medical Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 607-753-3797 for open days.
Where is Mobile Medical Unit?
Mobile Medical Unit is at 85 S West St, Homer, NY, 13077-1542, Cortland County. The area measures 1,632 people per square mile. Cortland County holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mobile Medical Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mobile Medical Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 607-753-3797 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK locations near Mobile Medical Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK sites to Mobile Medical Unit 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.