federally qualified health center site
Thomas Jefferson Health Center — Auburn, Washington
About Thomas Jefferson Health Center
Thomas Jefferson Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Auburn, King County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in King County.
HEALTHPOINT runs 22 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 Thomas Jefferson Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Thomas Jefferson Health Center 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 HEALTHPOINT; 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 Thomas Jefferson Health Center
Thomas Jefferson Health Center 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
Thomas Jefferson Health Center 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
Thomas Jefferson Health Center is at 4248 S 288th St, Auburn, WA, 98001-2820, King County.
Auburn measures 2,955 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at healthpointchc.org.
Call 425-277-1311 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 Thomas Jefferson Health Center
The nearest HEALTHPOINT site is HealthPoint Midway in Des Moines, 1.9 miles away.
HealthPoint Auburn North in Auburn is the next one out, 3.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Sea Mar CHC - Federal Way 18th Ave S, listed under Community Care Access, 2.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
King County carries 132 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HealthPoint Midway | Same network · Des Moines | 1.9 mi |
| HealthPoint Auburn North | Same network · Auburn | 3.3 mi |
| HealthPoint Auburn North Annex | Same network · Auburn | 3.3 mi |
| HealthPoint Auburn | Same network · Auburn | 3.4 mi |
| HealthPoint Federal Way | Same network · Federal Way | 3.4 mi |
| HealthPoint Kent | Same network · Kent | 3.6 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Federal Way 18th Ave S | Community Care Access · Federal Way | 2.1 mi |
| ICHS at Sound Auburn | Community Care Access · Auburn | 2.7 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Des Moines S. 242nd St. | Community Care Access · Des Moines | 3 mi |
| Auburn Public Health Center | Community Care Access · Auburn | 3.3 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Kent 233 2nd Ave. S. | Community Care Access · Kent | 3.3 mi |
| FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC HLTH CTR | Community Care Access · Federal Way | 3.4 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Auburn N. Division St. | Community Care Access · Auburn | 3.4 mi |
| Catholic Community Services Federal Way Day Center | Community Care Access · Federal Way | 3.4 mi |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle Arcadia Shelter and Drop-In Center | Community Care Access · Auburn | 4.1 mi |
| Kent Public Health Center | Community Care Access · Kent | 4.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Thomas Jefferson Health Center
Does Thomas Jefferson Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Thomas Jefferson Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 425-277-1311 to confirm.
What kind of site is Thomas Jefferson Health Center?
HRSA records Thomas Jefferson Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2021. HEALTHPOINT operates it alongside 22 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Thomas Jefferson Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Thomas Jefferson Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 425-277-1311 for open days.
Where is Thomas Jefferson Health Center?
Thomas Jefferson Health Center is at 4248 S 288th St, Auburn, WA, 98001-2820, King County. The area measures 2,955 people per square mile. King County holds 132 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Thomas Jefferson Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Thomas Jefferson Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 425-277-1311 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HEALTHPOINT locations near Thomas Jefferson Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEALTHPOINT sites to Thomas Jefferson Health Center 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.