federally qualified health center site

MedLink Jefferson — Jefferson, Georgia

About MedLink Jefferson

MedLink Jefferson is a federally qualified health center site in Jefferson, Jackson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jackson County.

MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. runs 40 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 MedLink Jefferson

Part B pays for the visit at MedLink Jefferson 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 MEDLINK GEORGIA, 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 MedLink Jefferson

MedLink Jefferson 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

MedLink Jefferson 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

MedLink Jefferson is at 2748 Winder Hwy, Jefferson, GA, 30549-5466, Jackson County.

Jefferson measures 482 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.

HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at medlinkga.org.

Call 706-788-3234 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 MedLink Jefferson

The nearest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. site is MedLink Winder in Winder, 9.6 miles away.

MedLink Winder - Ancillary Services in Winder is the next one out, 9.6 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Four Corners Primary Care Centers, Hoschton, listed under Community Care Access, 8.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Jackson County carries 4 listings.

The full Georgia list is.

Other options near MedLink Jefferson
ResourceTypeDistance
MedLink WinderSame network · Winder9.6 mi
MedLink Winder - Ancillary ServicesSame network · Winder9.6 mi
MedLink Winder Imaging CenterSame network · Winder9.6 mi
MedLink Winder Women's Health CenterSame network · Winder9.6 mi
MedLink CommerceSame network · Commerce11.6 mi
MedLink Commerce Family Foot CareSame network · Commerce11.6 mi
Four Corners Primary Care Centers, HoschtonCommunity Care Access · Hoschton8.5 mi
Athens Neighborhood Health Center - AdministrationCommunity Care Access · Athens13.9 mi
Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc.Community Care Access · Athens16.1 mi
Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. EastCommunity Care Access · Athens17.3 mi
KIMBERLY REID NPTelehealth · Dacula18.1 mi
Hilsman School-Based ClinicCommunity Care Access · Athens19.4 mi
GHMS Buford Family Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Buford20.3 mi
NELUM WALKER NPTelehealth · Buford21.9 mi
Four Corners Primary Care Centers, W PikeCommunity Care Access · Lawrenceville24.1 mi
Four Corners Primary Care Center at VPHCommunity Care Access · Lawrenceville24.3 mi

Common questions

Questions about MedLink Jefferson

Does MedLink Jefferson accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MedLink Jefferson, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 706-788-3234 to confirm.

What kind of site is MedLink Jefferson?

HRSA records MedLink Jefferson as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. operates it alongside 40 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at MedLink Jefferson?

HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at MedLink Jefferson. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 706-788-3234 for open days.

Where is MedLink Jefferson?

MedLink Jefferson is at 2748 Winder Hwy, Jefferson, GA, 30549-5466, Jackson County. The area measures 482 people per square mile. Jackson County holds 4 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at MedLink Jefferson?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MedLink Jefferson charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-788-3234 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. locations near MedLink Jefferson?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. sites to MedLink Jefferson 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.