federally qualified health center site
MCHC-Gould — Gould, Arkansas
About MCHC-Gould
MCHC-Gould is a federally qualified health center site in Gould, Lincoln County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lincoln County.
MARILLAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS runs 38 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 MCHC-Gould
Part B pays for the visit at MCHC-Gould 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 041053 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 MCHC-Gould
MCHC-Gould 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
MCHC-Gould 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
MCHC-Gould is at 407 S Gould Ave, Gould, AR, 71643-5041, Lincoln County.
Gould measures 495 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 depaularkansas.org.
Call 870-382-3080 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 MCHC-Gould
The nearest MARILLAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS site is DePaul Community Health Centers - Hammond in Hammond, 248.2 miles away.
Daughters of Charity Health Center - Kenner in Kenner is the next one out, 284.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Jimmy Brown Elementary - SCSD, listed under Community Care Access, 16.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lincoln County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Hammond | Same network · Hammond | 248.2 mi |
| Daughters of Charity Health Center - Kenner | Same network · Kenner | 284.3 mi |
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Kenner | Same network · Kenner | 284.3 mi |
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Lakeside | Same network · Metairie | 286.2 mi |
| DCHC - The NET Charter High School: East | Same network · New Orleans | 286.8 mi |
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Same network · Kenner | 287.4 mi |
| Jimmy Brown Elementary - SCSD | Community Care Access · Star City | 16.2 mi |
| Star City High School Clinic | Community Care Access · Star City | 16.2 mi |
| Star City Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Star City | 16.6 mi |
| Star City Dental | Community Care Access · Star City | 17.8 mi |
| Mid-Delta Health Systems, Inc. - DeWitt | Community Care Access · De Witt | 23.6 mi |
| ALTHEIMER CLINIC | Community Care Access · Altheimer | 28 mi |
| Mainline Health Systems, Inc. Corporate Office 1 | Community Care Access · Monticello | 28.1 mi |
| Mainline Health Systems, Inc. Specialty Services | Community Care Access · Monticello | 28.6 mi |
| Monticello Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Monticello | 29.6 mi |
| JEFFERSON COMPREHENSIVE CARE SYSTEM, Inc. | Community Care Access · Pine Bluff | 29.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MCHC-Gould
Does MCHC-Gould accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 041053 for MCHC-Gould, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 870-382-3080 to confirm.
What kind of site is MCHC-Gould?
HRSA records MCHC-Gould as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. MARILLAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS operates it alongside 38 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MCHC-Gould?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MCHC-Gould. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 870-382-3080 for open days.
Where is MCHC-Gould?
MCHC-Gould is at 407 S Gould Ave, Gould, AR, 71643-5041, Lincoln County. The area measures 495 people per square mile. Lincoln County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MCHC-Gould?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MCHC-Gould charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 870-382-3080 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MARILLAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS locations near MCHC-Gould?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MARILLAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS sites to MCHC-Gould 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.