federally qualified health center site

Pollock Elementary SBHC — Pollock, Louisiana

About Pollock Elementary SBHC

Pollock Elementary SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Pollock, Grant 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 2023; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Grant 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 Pollock Elementary SBHC

Part B pays for the visit at Pollock Elementary SBHC 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 Pollock Elementary SBHC

Pollock Elementary SBHC 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

Pollock Elementary SBHC 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

Pollock Elementary SBHC is at 4001 Highway 8, Pollock, LA, 71467-3580, Grant Parish.

The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.

Pollock measures 92 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.

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

Call 504-575-3700 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 Pollock Elementary SBHC

The nearest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA site is Grant Jr and High SBHC in Dry Prong, 6.7 miles away.

South Grant Elementary SBHC in Dry Prong is the next one out, 8.5 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is East Grant Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Grant Parish carries 6 listings.

The full Louisiana list is.

Other options near Pollock Elementary SBHC
ResourceTypeDistance
Grant Jr and High SBHCSame network · Dry Prong6.7 mi
South Grant Elementary SBHCSame network · Dry Prong8.5 mi
Tioga Jr High SBHCSame network · Ball9.5 mi
Tioga High SBHCSame network · Ball9.8 mi
Pineville Jr High SBHCSame network · Pineville12.4 mi
Lessie Moore Elementary SBHCSame network · Pineville13.1 mi
East Grant Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Pollock4 mi
Ball Elementary School Based ClinicCommunity Care Access · Ball7.4 mi
South Grant Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Dry Prong7.5 mi
Dry Prong Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Dry Prong7.9 mi
Mary Goff Elementary School-Based ClinicCommunity Care Access · Pineville8.4 mi
Paradise Elementary School-Based ClinicCommunity Care Access · Ball9.3 mi
Tioga Elementary School Based ClinicCommunity Care Access · Ball10.1 mi
J.I. Barron Elementary School Based ClinicCommunity Care Access · Pineville13.1 mi
Pineville High School Based ClinicCommunity Care Access · Pineville13.2 mi
Pineville Elementary School Based Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Pineville13.9 mi

Common questions

Questions about Pollock Elementary SBHC

Does Pollock Elementary SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Pollock Elementary SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 504-575-3700 to confirm.

What kind of site is Pollock Elementary SBHC?

HRSA records Pollock Elementary SBHC as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA operates it alongside 68 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Pollock Elementary SBHC?

HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Pollock Elementary SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 504-575-3700 for open days.

Where is Pollock Elementary SBHC?

Pollock Elementary SBHC is at 4001 Highway 8, Pollock, LA, 71467-3580, Grant Parish. The area measures 92 people per square mile. Grant Parish holds 6 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Pollock Elementary SBHC?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Pollock Elementary SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 504-575-3700 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA locations near Pollock Elementary SBHC?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA sites to Pollock Elementary SBHC 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.