federally qualified health center site
John Ehret School Based Health Center — Marrero, Louisiana
About John Ehret School Based Health Center
John Ehret School Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Marrero, Jefferson 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 2013; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson Parish.
ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA runs 68 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 John Ehret School Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at John Ehret School Based Health Center 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 ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA; 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 John Ehret School Based Health Center
John Ehret School Based Health Center 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
John Ehret School Based Health Center 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
John Ehret School Based Health Center is at 4300 Patriot St, Marrero, LA, 70072-4305, Jefferson Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Marrero measures 2,511 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 985-785-7145 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 John Ehret School Based Health Center
The nearest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA site is AHL Eye Associates of West Jefferson in Marrero, 0.6 miles away.
Harry S. Truman School SBHC in Marrero is the next one out, 1.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Priority Health Care - Administration, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson Parish carries 42 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AHL Eye Associates of West Jefferson | Same network · Marrero | 0.6 mi |
| Harry S. Truman School SBHC | Same network · Marrero | 1.8 mi |
| West Jefferson School Based Health Center | Same network · Harvey | 1.8 mi |
| Fisher Middle High SBHC | Same network · Marrero | 2.1 mi |
| Douglass Community School SBHC | Same network · Gretna | 2.6 mi |
| South Broad Community Health | Same network · New Orleans | 4.7 mi |
| Priority Health Care - Administration | Community Care Access · Marrero | 0.5 mi |
| Priority Health Care-Marrero | Community Care Access · Marrero | 0.6 mi |
| JeffCare West Jefferson | Community Care Access · Marrero | 0.9 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts-123 | Community Care Access · Marrero | 1.4 mi |
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Westbank Expressway | Community Care Access · Harvey | 2 mi |
| InclusivCare-Marrero | Community Care Access · Marrero | 2 mi |
| LW Higgins High School SBHC- Room 601 | Community Care Access · Marrero | 2.2 mi |
| DCHC - St. Stephen Catholic School | Community Care Access · New Orleans | 2.8 mi |
| Herschel L. Abbott, Jr. Community Health Center | Community Care Access · New Orleans | 3.3 mi |
| St. Thomas Community Health Center Administrative & Service Site | Community Care Access · New Orleans | 3.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about John Ehret School Based Health Center
Does John Ehret School Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for John Ehret School Based Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 985-785-7145 to confirm.
What kind of site is John Ehret School Based Health Center?
HRSA records John Ehret School Based Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2013. ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA operates it alongside 68 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at John Ehret School Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at John Ehret School Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 985-785-7145 for open days.
Where is John Ehret School Based Health Center?
John Ehret School Based Health Center is at 4300 Patriot St, Marrero, LA, 70072-4305, 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 John Ehret School Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what John Ehret School Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 985-785-7145 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA locations near John Ehret School Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA sites to John Ehret School Based Health Center 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.