federally qualified health center site
Marion School District School Based Health Center — Marion, Arkansas
About Marion School District School Based Health Center
Marion School District School Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Marion, Crittenden 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 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Crittenden County.
EAST ARKANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. runs 12 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 Marion School District School Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Marion School District School Based 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 Medicare billing number 041941 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1437638038.
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 Marion School District School Based Health Center
Marion School District School Based Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Arkansas expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 678,732 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-224-6330; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Marion School District School Based 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
Marion School District School Based Health Center is at 1 Patriot Dr, Marion, AR, 72364-2408, Crittenden County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Marion measures 28 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at eafhc.org.
Call 870-739-5100 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 Marion School District School Based Health Center
The nearest EAST ARKANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc. in West Memphis, 3.1 miles away.
Arkansas Delta AIDS Care Center in West Memphis is the next one out, 3.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BLANDON SORRELL NP, listed under Telehealth, 2.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Crittenden County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc. | Same network · West Memphis | 3.1 mi |
| Arkansas Delta AIDS Care Center | Same network · West Memphis | 3.5 mi |
| East Arkansas Family Health Center South | Same network · West Memphis | 3.5 mi |
| ASU Mid South Community College | Same network · West Memphis | 3.6 mi |
| Earle Family Health Center | Same network · Earle | 15.3 mi |
| EAST ARKANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CTR | Same network · Lepanto | 29.9 mi |
| BLANDON SORRELL NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 2.9 mi |
| AMANDA HOOPER NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 2.9 mi |
| AMBER NICOLE OVERSTREET NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 2.9 mi |
| REBECCA HUNT NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 2.9 mi |
| MICHAEL A TROUTT NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 2.9 mi |
| ARcare - 69 | Community Care Access · West Memphis | 3.7 mi |
| ARcare - 25 | Community Care Access · Parkin | 20.2 mi |
| HUGHES CLINIC | Community Care Access · Hughes | 23.3 mi |
| Madison Area Clinic | Community Care Access · Madison | 32.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Marion School District School Based Health Center
Does Marion School District School Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 041941 for Marion School District School Based Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 870-739-5100 to confirm.
What kind of site is Marion School District School Based Health Center?
HRSA records Marion School District School Based Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. EAST ARKANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Marion School District School Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Marion School District School Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 870-739-5100 for open days.
Where is Marion School District School Based Health Center?
Marion School District School Based Health Center is at 1 Patriot Dr, Marion, AR, 72364-2408, Crittenden County. The area measures 28 people per square mile. Crittenden County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Marion School District School Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Marion School District School Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 870-739-5100 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST ARKANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near Marion School District School Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST ARKANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to Marion School District School Based 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 Arkansas?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Arkansas formularies free at 1-800-224-6330.