federally qualified health center site
LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School — Oakland, California
About LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School
LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School is a federally qualified health center site in Oakland, Alameda County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 2 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Alameda County.
LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE runs 41 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 LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School
Part B pays for the visit at LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School 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 LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE; 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 LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School
LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School 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
LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School 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
LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School is at 8521 A St, Oakland, CA, 94621-1619, Alameda County.
Oakland measures 7,514 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 2 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 510-407-1341 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 LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School
The nearest LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE site is LifeLong Medical Care - Elmhurst in Oakland, 0.8 miles away.
LifeLong Medical Care - Eastmont in Oakland is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is EAST OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Alameda County carries 167 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LifeLong Medical Care - Elmhurst | Same network · Oakland | 0.8 mi |
| LifeLong Medical Care - Eastmont | Same network · Oakland | 1 mi |
| LifeLong Medical Care - Howard J Daniel Clinic | Same network · Oakland | 1.3 mi |
| LMC - EAST OAKLAND CLINIC | Same network · Oakland | 1.7 mi |
| LifeLong Eden Health Center | Same network · San Leandro | 4.3 mi |
| LifeLong Glenn Burke Wellness Center | Same network · Oakland | 5.4 mi |
| EAST OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Oakland | 0.6 mi |
| COMMUNITY RECOVERY CENTER EAST | Community Care Access · Oakland | 0.6 mi |
| HAVENSCOURT HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Oakland | 1 mi |
| AHS HCH Mobile Health Clinic #1 | Community Care Access · Oakland | 1.1 mi |
| ALBERT J THOMAS MEDICAL CLINIC | Community Care Access · Oakland | 1.2 mi |
| La Clinica Julian R. Davis Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Oakland | 1.7 mi |
| Asian Health Services Dental and Wellness Clinic | Community Care Access · San Leandro | 1.9 mi |
| Asian Health Services Pediatrics San Leandro | Community Care Access · San Leandro | 2.2 mi |
| TIGER HEALTH CLINIC (aka Fremont High School-Based Clinic) | Community Care Access · Oakland | 2.3 mi |
| CASA DEL SOL | Community Care Access · Oakland | 3.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School
Does LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 510-407-1341 to confirm.
What kind of site is LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School?
HRSA records LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2013. LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE operates it alongside 41 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School?
HRSA reports 2 operating hours a week at LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 510-407-1341 for open days.
Where is LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School?
LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School is at 8521 A St, Oakland, CA, 94621-1619, Alameda County. The area measures 7,514 people per square mile. Alameda County holds 167 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 510-407-1341 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE locations near LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE sites to LifeLong New Highland/Rise Community School 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.