federally qualified health center site
LifeLong Richmond — Richmond, California
About LifeLong Richmond
LifeLong Richmond is a federally qualified health center site in Richmond, Contra Costa County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 20 operating hours a week, below the 44-hour median for health center sites in Contra Costa 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 Richmond
Part B pays for the visit at LifeLong Richmond 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 Richmond
LifeLong Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond is at 2600 Macdonald Ave STE B, Richmond, CA, 94804-1826, Contra Costa County.
Richmond measures 3,652 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 510-981-3227 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 Richmond
The nearest LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE site is LifeLong William Jenkins Health Center in Richmond, 0.9 miles away.
Contra Costa County Dental Van in San Pablo is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Brighter Beginnings Family Health Clinic Richmond, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Contra Costa County carries 53 listings.
Common questions
Questions about LifeLong Richmond
Does LifeLong Richmond accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LifeLong Richmond, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 510-981-3227 to confirm.
What kind of site is LifeLong Richmond?
HRSA records LifeLong Richmond as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, 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 Richmond?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at LifeLong Richmond. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 510-981-3227 for open days.
Where is LifeLong Richmond?
LifeLong Richmond is at 2600 Macdonald Ave STE B, Richmond, CA, 94804-1826, Contra Costa County. The area measures 3,652 people per square mile. Contra Costa County holds 53 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LifeLong Richmond?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LifeLong Richmond charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 510-981-3227 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE locations near LifeLong Richmond?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE sites to LifeLong Richmond 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.