FQHC Look-Alike site
West Union Clinic — West Union, Ohio
About West Union Clinic
West Union Clinic is an FQHC Look-Alike site in West Union, Adams County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Adams County.
SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC runs 2 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 West Union Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at West Union 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 Medicare billing number 361199 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 West Union Clinic
West Union Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Ohio expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,535,073 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-686-1578; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
West Union 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
West Union Clinic is at 192 Chestnut Ridge Rd, West Union, OH, 45693-9584, Adams County.
West Union measures 1,121 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at shawneemhc.org.
Call 937-544-5581 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 West Union Clinic
The nearest SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC site is Portsmouth Clinic in Portsmouth, 29.1 miles away.
Coal Grove Clinic in Coal Grove is the next one out, 51.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Manchester Family Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 7.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Adams County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Clinic | Same network · Portsmouth | 29.1 mi |
| Coal Grove Clinic | Same network · Coal Grove | 51.8 mi |
| Manchester Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Manchester | 7.5 mi |
| HealthSource Seaman | Community Care Access · Seaman | 9.5 mi |
| Ripley School-based Health Center | Community Care Access · Ripley | 16.9 mi |
| HealthSource Georgetown | Community Care Access · Georgetown | 20 mi |
| SBHC-HAMERSVILLE ELEM/MIDDLE SCH | Community Care Access · Hamersville | 26.2 mi |
| HealthSource Western Brown | Community Care Access · Mount Orab | 27.1 mi |
| WEST PORTSMOUTH FAMILY PRACTICE | Community Care Access · West Portsmouth | 27.9 mi |
| HealthSource Mt. Orab | Community Care Access · Mount Orab | 28 mi |
| Highland Health Providers - Rocky Fork Medical Center | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 28.1 mi |
| HealthSource Hillsboro | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 29.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about West Union Clinic
Does West Union Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 361199 for West Union Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 937-544-5581 to confirm.
What kind of site is West Union Clinic?
HRSA records West Union Clinic as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at West Union Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at West Union Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 937-544-5581 for open days.
Where is West Union Clinic?
West Union Clinic is at 192 Chestnut Ridge Rd, West Union, OH, 45693-9584, Adams County. The area measures 1,121 people per square mile. Adams County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at West Union Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what West Union Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 937-544-5581 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC locations near West Union Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC sites to West Union 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 Ohio?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) reads Ohio formularies free at 1-800-686-1578.