federally qualified health center site
Seattle World School — Seattle, Washington
About Seattle World School
Seattle World School is a federally qualified health center site in Seattle, King 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 2016; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in King County.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES runs 11 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 Seattle World School
Part B pays for the visit at Seattle World 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 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES; 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 Seattle World School
Seattle World School is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Washington expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,523,193 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-562-6900; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Seattle World 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
Seattle World School is at 1700 E Union St, Seattle, WA, 98122-4140, King County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Seattle measures 8,399 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
Call 206-332-7160 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 Seattle World School
The nearest INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES site is ICHS - International District Medical & Dental Clinic in Seattle, 1.3 miles away.
ICHS Mobile Dental Clinic in Seattle is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Seattle Roots at Nova, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
King County carries 132 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ICHS - International District Medical & Dental Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 1.3 mi |
| ICHS Mobile Dental Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 1.3 mi |
| Mobile Medical Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 1.3 mi |
| Teresita Batayola Health Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 1.4 mi |
| ACRS | Same network · Seattle | 3 mi |
| ICHS - HOLLY PARK MEDICAL & DENTAL CLINIC | Same network · Seattle | 5.4 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Nova | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.5 mi |
| UW Homeless Youth Clinic | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.7 mi |
| Seattle Roots - Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.7 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Country Doctor | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.7 mi |
| Neighborcare Health at Bailey Gatzert Elementary | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.8 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Carolyn Downs | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.8 mi |
| STD Program Public Health | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.8 mi |
| IRAM AHMAD M.D. | Provider · King | 0.9 mi |
| BRADLEY DAVID ANAWALT MD | Provider · King | 0.9 mi |
| ISAYE SANURA ELENA BARTON MD | Provider · King | 0.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Seattle World School
Does Seattle World School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Seattle World School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 206-332-7160 to confirm.
What kind of site is Seattle World School?
HRSA records Seattle World School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2016. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Seattle World School?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Seattle World School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 206-332-7160 for open days.
Where is Seattle World School?
Seattle World School is at 1700 E Union St, Seattle, WA, 98122-4140, King County. The area measures 8,399 people per square mile. King County holds 132 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Seattle World School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Seattle World School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 206-332-7160 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES locations near Seattle World School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES sites to Seattle World 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 Washington?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) reads Washington formularies free at 1-800-562-6900.