federally qualified health center site
SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY — Marathon, New York
About SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY
SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY is a federally qualified health center site in Marathon, Cortland 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 1989; it reports 28 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 SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY
Part B pays for the visit at SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY 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 571824 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 SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY
SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY 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
SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY 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
SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY is at 24 Albro Rd, Marathon, NY, 13803-2808, Cortland County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Marathon measures 777 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 28 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at familyhealthnetwork.org.
Call 607-849-3180 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 SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK site is Marathon Medical Office in Marathon, 1 mile away.
SBHC-MARATHON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL in Marathon is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Cornerstone Family Healthcare at Binghamton, Chenango Street, listed under Community Care Access, 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cortland County carries 9 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Medical Office | Same network · Marathon | 1 mi |
| SBHC-MARATHON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Same network · Marathon | 1 mi |
| Cincinnatus Medical Office | Same network · Cincinnatus | 9.4 mi |
| SBHC - CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL | Same network · Cincinnatus | 9.5 mi |
| Cortland Medical Office | Same network · Cortland | 13.2 mi |
| Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc. | Same network · Homer | 14.3 mi |
| Cornerstone Family Healthcare at Binghamton, Chenango Street | Community Care Access · Binghamton | 25 mi |
| BHA Health Center | Community Care Access · Binghamton | 26 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY
Does SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571824 for SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 607-849-3180 to confirm.
What kind of site is SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY?
HRSA records SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 1989. FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY?
HRSA reports 28 operating hours a week at SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 607-849-3180 for open days.
Where is SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY?
SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY is at 24 Albro Rd, Marathon, NY, 13803-2808, Cortland County. The area measures 777 people per square mile. Cortland County holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 607-849-3180 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK locations near SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK sites to SBHC-MARATHON ELEMENTARY 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.