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Checked November 5, 2026

Free and low-cost GLP-1 and weight-loss help in Indiana

Indiana has health centers that charge by income, maker programs that start at $149 a month, and food help across the state. Start with the one that fits your week.

Ready to start this week? Two cash programs that ship to Indiana.

No insurance needed.

Prices checked Nov 2, 2026.

  1. Collective$59 a month, drug pricecompounded semaglutide
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  2. SnagRx$59 a month, pre-Black Friday salecompounded semaglutide
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Health centers that charge by income

Federally funded health centers set your fee by household size and income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and it rises in steps to the full price at twice the line.

HouseholdSmallest fee at or belowFull price from
1 person$15,960 a year$31,920 a year
2 people$21,640 a year$43,280 a year
3 people$27,320 a year$54,640 a year
4 people$33,000 a year$66,000 a year

Health centers in Indiana to call:

Find the health center nearest you. Ask for the sliding fee form when you book.

Clinics in the biggest Indiana counties

In Indiana, Marion, Lake, Allen, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Vanderburgh counties have the most adults who struggle to afford care, so a call to a clinic there is a good first step.

Marion County

About 38 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 11 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 16 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Adult and Child Health - Garfield Park, 234 E Southern Ave, Indianapolis, 317-882-5122
  • Aspire Indiana Health - Willowbrook, 2506 Willowbrook Pkwy, Indianapolis, 877-574-1254
  • Barrington Health Center, 3401 E Raymond St, Indianapolis, 317-957-2100

Lake County

About 40 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 11 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 14 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • 219 Health Network, 13963 Morse St, Cedar Lake, 219-374-5555
  • Northshore Crown Point Health Center, 310 W 112Th Ave, Crown Point, 219-763-8112
  • Community Healthnet at E.C. Central, 1100 W Columbus Dr, East Chicago, 219-880-1190

Allen County

About 39 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 13 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Alliance Health Center, 2700 Lafayette St, Ste 110, Fort Wayne, 260-266-0780
  • Bowen Center- Fort Wayne, 201 E Rudisill Blvd, Fort Wayne, 260-471-3500
  • Meridian Health Services Corp, 2020 Mckinnie Ave, Fort Wayne, 765-288-1928

St. Joseph County

About 35 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 14 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Healthlinc Mishawaka, 420 W 4Th St, Mishawaka, 219-462-7173
  • Bowen Health South Bend, 405 E Dubail Ave, South Bend, 800-342-5653
  • Ihc Bendix Community Health Center, 1010 N Bendix Dr, South Bend, 574-245-4980

Elkhart County

About 44 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 13 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 12 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Heart City Health Center, 236 Simpson Ave, Elkhart, 574-293-0052 x233
  • Joy Rose Center, 1000 W Hively Ave, Elkhart, 574-295-2277

Vanderburgh County

About 38 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 14 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Echo Community Health Care, Inc. Mulberry Street Clinic, 315 Mulberry St, Evansville, 812-421-7489

Maker programs and prices

ProgramWhat you payWho it fits
NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pen$199 a month for the first two fills, then $349Anyone with a prescription
NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pill$149 for 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg, $299 for 9 mg and 25 mgAnyone with a prescription
Zepbound from LillyKwikPen $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, from $449 at higher dosesAnyone with a prescription
TrumpRxWegovy pill $149, Wegovy pen $199, Zepbound $299 a monthAnyone with a prescription
Novo Nordisk Patient AssistanceOzempic at no costNo insurance and income up to $31,920 for one person
Lilly CaresTrulicity at no costIncome up to $47,880 for one person
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge$50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo or Zepbound KwikPenPart D members who meet the weight and health test, until December 31, 2027

Zepbound has a $25 savings card for people whose insurance covers it, good through December 31, 2026. Prices read November 5, 2026. Compare every cash program on the cash price chart.

Indiana Medicaid and GLP-1s

Indiana Medicaid covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, and members under 21 can ask for more through EPSDT. The full rules are on Indiana Medicaid GLP-1 coverage.

Food help in Indiana

Food banks:

Find the food bank for your county.

Free coaching and Medicare help

  • Lifestyle change programs: a year of group coaching on food and movement, led by trained coaches. Search the CDC list for your zip code, in person or online.
  • Age 65 or older: State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives free one-to-one Medicare help. Call 800-452-4800.

Four ways to stretch your health dollar

  1. Ask every clinic and pharmacy for the cash price before you book or fill.
  2. Bring your last tax return or pay stubs to a health center visit so the sliding fee applies on day one.
  3. Ask for a 90-day supply when your prescriber agrees.
  4. Apply for Medicaid any time of year, and check Marketplace savings during open enrollment.

Indiana free-help FAQ

How much does a health center visit cost in Indiana?

It depends on your income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and between one and two times the line it steps up. Ask for the sliding fee form.

Can I get help with a GLP-1 if I have no insurance?

Yes. NovoCare Pharmacy and Lilly sell directly at the prices above, and the cash programs at the top of this page ship to Indiana.

Where do I start if I need food and a clinic?

Dial 211. It connects you with food banks, clinics and other help near your zip code.

Sources: Health center fee rule (42 CFR 51c.303); 2026 poverty guidelines (ASPE); HRSA health center list; Feeding America member list; USDA SNAP directory; maker pages linked above; state Medicaid drug lists. Read November 5, 2026. How we check.

This page lists public programs and is not medical advice. Ask your clinician before starting any medicine.

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