federally qualified health center site
The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists — McDonough, Georgia
About The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists
The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists is a federally qualified health center site in McDonough, Henry County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Henry County.
FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF GEORGIA, INC., THE runs 13 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 The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists
Part B pays for the visit at The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists 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 FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF GEORGIA, INC., THE; 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 The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists
The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists 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
The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists 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
The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists is at 350 Huntington Place Ct, McDonough, GA, 30253-8651, Henry County.
McDonough measures 948 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mcdonoughchildrens.com.
Call 770-957-3393 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 The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF GEORGIA, INC., THE site is The Family Health Centers at Morrow in Morrow, 13.6 miles away.
The Family Health Center at North Clayton High School in Atlanta is the next one out, 19.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LAQUANDA SPINCE NP, listed under Telehealth, 6.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Common questions
Questions about The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists
Does The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 770-957-3393 to confirm.
What kind of site is The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists?
HRSA records The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF GEORGIA, INC., THE operates it alongside 13 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 770-957-3393 for open days.
Where is The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists?
The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists is at 350 Huntington Place Ct, McDonough, GA, 30253-8651, Henry County. The area measures 948 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 770-957-3393 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF GEORGIA, INC., THE locations near The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF GEORGIA, INC., THE sites to The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's Specialists 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.