federally qualified health center site
Tensas School-Based Health Center — Saint Joseph, Louisiana
About Tensas School-Based Health Center
Tensas School-Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Joseph, Tensas 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 2018; it reports 38 operating hours a week, in line with the 38-hour median for health center sites in Tensas Parish.
TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 4 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 Tensas School-Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Tensas 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 TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; 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 Tensas School-Based Health Center
Tensas 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
Tensas 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
Tensas School-Based Health Center is at 720 Plank Rd, Saint Joseph, LA, 71366-6616, Tensas Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Saint Joseph measures 1,155 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 38 operating hours a week here.
Call 318-766-1967 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 Tensas School-Based Health Center
The nearest TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in Saint Joseph, 0.6 miles away.
Tensas Health Mobile in Saint Joseph is the next one out, 0.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Catahoula Parish Hospital Sevice District No 2 Administrative Service Site, listed under Community Care Access, 25.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Tensas Parish carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Saint Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| Tensas Health Mobile | Same network · Saint Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| Tensas Dental Clinic | Same network · Saint Joseph | 0.7 mi |
| Vidalia Community Health Center | Same network · Vidalia | 27 mi |
| Catahoula Parish Hospital Sevice District No 2 Administrative Service Site | Community Care Access · Sicily Island | 25.2 mi |
| Island Medical & Dental | Community Care Access · Sicily Island | 25.2 mi |
| Ferriday Health West | Community Care Access · Ferriday | 26.5 mi |
| Ferriday Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Ferriday | 26.5 mi |
| Outpatient Behavioral Services | Community Care Access · Ferriday | 26.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tensas School-Based Health Center
Does Tensas School-Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Tensas School-Based Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 318-766-1967 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tensas School-Based Health Center?
HRSA records Tensas School-Based Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tensas School-Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 38 operating hours a week at Tensas School-Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 318-766-1967 for open days.
Where is Tensas School-Based Health Center?
Tensas School-Based Health Center is at 720 Plank Rd, Saint Joseph, LA, 71366-6616, Tensas Parish. The area measures 1,155 people per square mile. Tensas Parish holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tensas School-Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tensas School-Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 318-766-1967 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near Tensas School-Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to Tensas 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.