federally qualified health center site
HCHC-El Monte — El Monte, California
About HCHC-El Monte
HCHC-El Monte is a federally qualified health center site in El Monte, Los Angeles County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 53 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Los Angeles County.
HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER runs 7 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 HCHC-El Monte
Part B pays for the visit at HCHC-El Monte 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 A01005 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1154901726.
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 HCHC-El Monte
HCHC-El Monte is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
California expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 6,933,303 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-434-0222; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
HCHC-El Monte 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
HCHC-El Monte is at 3401 Aero Jet Ave, El Monte, CA, 91731-2801, Los Angeles County.
El Monte measures 12,108 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 53 operating hours a week here.
Call 626-286-8700 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 HCHC-El Monte
The nearest HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER site is HCHC-Telstar Admin Office in El Monte, 0.1 miles away.
HCHC - Rosemead in Rosemead is the next one out, 0.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ChapCare by AltaMed Medical and Dental Group - El Monte, Peck, listed under Community Care Access, 2.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Los Angeles County carries 792 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HCHC-Telstar Admin Office | Same network · El Monte | 0.1 mi |
| HCHC - Rosemead | Same network · Rosemead | 0.6 mi |
| HCHC - San Gabriel | Same network · San Gabriel | 1.9 mi |
| HCHC-Garvey School Based | Same network · Rosemead | 2.2 mi |
| HCHC-El Sereno | Same network · Los Angeles | 6.3 mi |
| HCHC - City of Industry | Same network · City Of Industry | 10.1 mi |
| ChapCare by AltaMed Medical and Dental Group - El Monte, Peck | Community Care Access · El Monte | 2.6 mi |
| East Valley Community Health Center (EVCHC) El Monte | Community Care Access · El Monte | 2.6 mi |
| Garfield Health Center | Community Care Access · Monterey Park | 3.1 mi |
| Southern California Medical Center | Community Care Access · El Monte | 3.1 mi |
| BeverlyCare - Administration II | Community Care Access · Montebello | 4.1 mi |
| BeverlyCare Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Montebello | 4.1 mi |
| BeverlyCare-Women's Health Center | Community Care Access · Montebello | 4.2 mi |
| Complete Care Community Health Center- Monterey Park suite 101 | Community Care Access · Monterey Park | 4.2 mi |
| Friends of Family Health Center - Pico Rivera | Community Care Access · Pico Rivera | 4.9 mi |
| SCFHC - Mobile Unit 2 | Community Care Access · Montebello | 5.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HCHC-El Monte
Does HCHC-El Monte accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number A01005 for HCHC-El Monte, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 626-286-8700 to confirm.
What kind of site is HCHC-El Monte?
HRSA records HCHC-El Monte as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HCHC-El Monte?
HRSA reports 53 operating hours a week at HCHC-El Monte. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 626-286-8700 for open days.
Where is HCHC-El Monte?
HCHC-El Monte is at 3401 Aero Jet Ave, El Monte, CA, 91731-2801, Los Angeles County. The area measures 12,108 people per square mile. Los Angeles County holds 792 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HCHC-El Monte?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HCHC-El Monte charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 626-286-8700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER locations near HCHC-El Monte?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER sites to HCHC-El Monte 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 California?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads California formularies free at 1-800-434-0222.