federally qualified health center site
Hurricane Health Center #2 — Fitzgerald, Georgia
About Hurricane Health Center #2
Hurricane Health Center #2 is a federally qualified health center site in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill 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 2025; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Ben Hill County.
SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. runs 14 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 Hurricane Health Center #2
Part B pays for the visit at Hurricane Health Center #2 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 SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, 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 Hurricane Health Center #2
Hurricane Health Center #2 is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Georgia has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,944,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) answers formulary questions free at 1-866-552-4464; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Hurricane Health Center #2 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
Hurricane Health Center #2 is at 553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA, 31750-8921, Ben Hill County.
Fitzgerald measures 1,000 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here.
Call 229-468-9166 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 Hurricane Health Center #2
The nearest SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. site is Kid's Health - Fitzgerald in Fitzgerald, 1.9 miles away.
South Central Family Health Care in Ocilla is the next one out, 4.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CareConnect Urgent Care, listed under Community Care Access, 20.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Ben Hill County carries 3 listings.
Common questions
Questions about Hurricane Health Center #2
Does Hurricane Health Center #2 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Hurricane Health Center #2, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 229-468-9166 to confirm.
What kind of site is Hurricane Health Center #2?
HRSA records Hurricane Health Center #2 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Hurricane Health Center #2?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at Hurricane Health Center #2. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 229-468-9166 for open days.
Where is Hurricane Health Center #2?
Hurricane Health Center #2 is at 553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA, 31750-8921, Ben Hill County. The area measures 1,000 people per square mile. Ben Hill County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Hurricane Health Center #2?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Hurricane Health Center #2 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 229-468-9166 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. locations near Hurricane Health Center #2?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. sites to Hurricane Health Center #2 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 Georgia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) reads Georgia formularies free at 1-866-552-4464.