federally qualified health center site
JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) — Los Angeles, California
About JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)
JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) is a federally qualified health center site in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Los Angeles County.
JWCH INSTITUTE, INC. runs 45 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 JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)
Part B pays for the visit at JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) 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 JWCH INSTITUTE, INC.; 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 JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)
JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) 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
JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) 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
JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) is at 1325 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027-5615, Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles measures 8,482 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 jwchinstitute.org.
Call 866-733-5924 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 JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)
The nearest JWCH INSTITUTE, INC. site is Wesley Lounge in Los Angeles, 0.3 miles away.
Student Health & Wellness Center in Los Angeles is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Gracelight Community Health - Hollywood 5, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Los Angeles County carries 792 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Lounge | Same network · Los Angeles | 0.3 mi |
| Student Health & Wellness Center | Same network · Los Angeles | 1 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers (Vermont) | Same network · Los Angeles | 1.1 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers-- Vermont Annex | Same network · Los Angeles | 1.1 mi |
| JWCH PATH Clinic | Same network · Los Angeles | 1.7 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers--7th Street | Same network · Los Angeles | 4 mi |
| Gracelight Community Health - Hollywood 5 | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 0.6 mi |
| Gracelight Community Health - Hollywood 4 | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 0.6 mi |
| St. Anthony Medical Centers - Hollywood Site | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 1.2 mi |
| APHCV-Los Feliz Health Center | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 1.3 mi |
| Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 1.4 mi |
| APHCV - Administrative Office | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 1.6 mi |
| Anita May Rosenstein Campus (AMRC) - Santa Monica Blvd. | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 1.6 mi |
| LAGLC Youth Center on Highland | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 1.7 mi |
| Beverly Community Clinic West | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 1.7 mi |
| Kheir Clinic | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 2.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)
Does JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House), so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 866-733-5924 to confirm.
What kind of site is JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)?
HRSA records JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. JWCH INSTITUTE, INC. operates it alongside 45 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House). That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 866-733-5924 for open days.
Where is JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)?
JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) is at 1325 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027-5615, Los Angeles County. The area measures 8,482 people per square mile. Los Angeles County holds 792 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 866-733-5924 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other JWCH INSTITUTE, INC. locations near JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House)?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest JWCH INSTITUTE, INC. sites to JWCH Institute Inc (Covenant House) 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.