federally qualified health center site
Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic — Ruston, Louisiana
About Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic
Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Ruston, Lincoln Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; 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 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lincoln Parish.
WINN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC runs 61 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 Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic 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 WINN COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic
Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Louisiana expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 938,891 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-259-5300; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic 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
Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic is at 301 E Kentucky Ave, Ruston, LA, 71270-2599, Lincoln Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Ruston measures 46 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at winnchc.org.
Call 318-648-0375 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 Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic
The nearest WINN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC site is Glen View Elementary School Based Clinic in Ruston, 1.3 miles away.
Ruston Elementary School Based Clinic in Ruston is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mercy Dental, listed under Community Care Access, 2.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lincoln Parish carries 9 listings.
Common questions
Questions about Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic
Does Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 318-648-0375 to confirm.
What kind of site is Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic?
HRSA records Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. WINN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 61 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 318-648-0375 for open days.
Where is Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic?
Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic is at 301 E Kentucky Ave, Ruston, LA, 71270-2599, Lincoln Parish. The area measures 46 people per square mile. Lincoln Parish holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 318-648-0375 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WINN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WINN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Hillcrest Elementary School Based Clinic 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 Louisiana?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads Louisiana formularies free at 1-800-259-5300.