federally qualified health center site
Ferrara Elementary School SBHC — East Haven, Connecticut
About Ferrara Elementary School SBHC
Ferrara Elementary School SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in East Haven, South Central Connecticut Planning Region. 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 2019; it reports 32 operating hours a week, below the 37.5-hour median for health center sites in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED runs 177 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 Ferrara Elementary School SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at Ferrara Elementary School SBHC 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED; 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 Ferrara Elementary School SBHC
Ferrara Elementary School SBHC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Connecticut expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 742,808 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-994-9422; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Ferrara Elementary School SBHC 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
Ferrara Elementary School SBHC is at 22 Maynard Rd, East Haven, CT, 06513-1250, South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
East Haven measures 6,162 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 32 operating hours a week here.
Call 203-468-3318 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 Ferrara Elementary School SBHC
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED site is Deer Run School SBHC in East Haven, 1.1 miles away.
East Haven High School SBHC in East Haven is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Fair Haven Community Health Care at Bishop Woods School, listed under Community Care Access, 1 mile away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region carries 101 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Run School SBHC | Same network · East Haven | 1.1 mi |
| East Haven High School SBHC | Same network · East Haven | 1.1 mi |
| Montowese Elementary School SBHC | Same network · North Haven | 1.4 mi |
| North Haven High School SBHC | Same network · North Haven | 2.7 mi |
| North Haven Middle School SBHC | Same network · North Haven | 3 mi |
| Ridge Hill Elementary School SBHC | Same network · North Haven | 3.3 mi |
| Fair Haven Community Health Care at Bishop Woods School | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1 mi |
| East Haven High School | Community Care Access · East Haven | 1.1 mi |
| Ross Woodward School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.5 mi |
| Fair Haven Medical Group at Bella Vista | Community Care Access · New Haven | 1.7 mi |
| Clinton Avenue School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · New Haven | 2.3 mi |
| Leeway House | Community Care Access · New Haven | 2.3 mi |
| CS-HHC at the Ridge Hill Elementary School | Community Care Access · Hamden | 2.5 mi |
| Fair Haven Community Health Center @ 50 Grand | Community Care Access · New Haven | 2.6 mi |
| Grand Pharmacy at 111 Grand Avenue | Community Care Access · New Haven | 2.7 mi |
| Fair Haven K-8 School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · New Haven | 2.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ferrara Elementary School SBHC
Does Ferrara Elementary School SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ferrara Elementary School SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 203-468-3318 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ferrara Elementary School SBHC?
HRSA records Ferrara Elementary School SBHC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 177 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ferrara Elementary School SBHC?
HRSA reports 32 operating hours a week at Ferrara Elementary School SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 203-468-3318 for open days.
Where is Ferrara Elementary School SBHC?
Ferrara Elementary School SBHC is at 22 Maynard Rd, East Haven, CT, 06513-1250, South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The area measures 6,162 people per square mile. South Central Connecticut Planning Region holds 101 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ferrara Elementary School SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ferrara Elementary School SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 203-468-3318 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED locations near Ferrara Elementary School SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED sites to Ferrara Elementary School SBHC 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 Connecticut?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) reads Connecticut formularies free at 1-800-994-9422.