federally qualified health center site
JeffCare West Jefferson — Marrero, Louisiana
About JeffCare West Jefferson
JeffCare West Jefferson is a federally qualified health center site in Marrero, Jefferson Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 51.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson Parish.
JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at JeffCare West Jefferson
Part B pays for the visit at JeffCare West 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 Medicare billing number 191923 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1154747327.
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 JeffCare West Jefferson
JeffCare West Jefferson 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
JeffCare West 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
JeffCare West Jefferson is at 5001 Westbank Expy, Marrero, LA, 70072-2954, Jefferson Parish.
Marrero measures 2,511 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 51.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at jphsa.org.
Call 504-349-8708 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 JeffCare West Jefferson
The nearest JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY site is JeffCare East Jefferson in Metairie, 8.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Priority Health Care - Administration, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson Parish carries 42 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JeffCare East Jefferson | Same network · Metairie | 8.1 mi |
| Priority Health Care - Administration | Community Care Access · Marrero | 0.4 mi |
| AHL Eye Associates of West Jefferson | Community Care Access · Marrero | 0.4 mi |
| Priority Health Care-Marrero | Community Care Access · Marrero | 0.4 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts-123 | Community Care Access · Marrero | 0.8 mi |
| John Ehret School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Marrero | 0.9 mi |
| InclusivCare-Marrero | Community Care Access · Marrero | 1.6 mi |
| West Jefferson School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Harvey | 1.7 mi |
| LW Higgins High School SBHC- Room 601 | Community Care Access · Marrero | 1.8 mi |
| DCHC - St. Stephen Catholic School | Community Care Access · New Orleans | 2 mi |
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Westbank Expressway | Community Care Access · Harvey | 2.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about JeffCare West Jefferson
Does JeffCare West Jefferson accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 191923 for JeffCare West Jefferson, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 504-349-8708 to confirm.
What kind of site is JeffCare West Jefferson?
HRSA records JeffCare West Jefferson as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at JeffCare West Jefferson?
HRSA reports 51.5 operating hours a week at JeffCare West Jefferson. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 504-349-8708 for open days.
Where is JeffCare West Jefferson?
JeffCare West Jefferson is at 5001 Westbank Expy, Marrero, LA, 70072-2954, Jefferson Parish. The area measures 2,511 people per square mile. Jefferson Parish holds 42 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at JeffCare West Jefferson?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what JeffCare West Jefferson charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 504-349-8708 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY locations near JeffCare West Jefferson?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY sites to JeffCare West 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 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.