federally qualified health center site
Entre Familia — Mattapan, Massachusetts
About Entre Familia
Entre Familia is a federally qualified health center site in Mattapan, Suffolk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2005; it reports 17.5 operating hours a week, below the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Suffolk County.
BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM runs 24 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 Entre Familia
Part B pays for the visit at Entre Familia 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 BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM; 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 Entre Familia
Entre Familia is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Massachusetts expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,456,387 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-243-4636; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Entre Familia 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
Entre Familia is at 209 River St, Mattapan, MA, 02126-2727, Suffolk County.
Mattapan measures 13,916 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 17.5 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 617-536-7969 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 Entre Familia
The nearest BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM site is Transitions in Mattapan, at the same registered coordinates.
Pine Street Inn at the Shattuck in Jamaica Plain is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Harbor Health Services Administrative Offices, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Suffolk County carries 86 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Transitions | Same network · Mattapan | <0.1 mi |
| Pine Street Inn at the Shattuck | Same network · Jamaica Plain | 2 mi |
| St. Mary's Center for Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret's House, Mary's Home) | Same network · Dorchester | 2.9 mi |
| BHCHP Family Care Clinic | Same network · Roxbury | 3.3 mi |
| Casa Esperanza | Same network · Boston | 3.7 mi |
| Southampton Street Shelter | Same network · Boston | 4.1 mi |
| Harbor Health Services Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 0.4 mi |
| Elder Service Plan | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 0.4 mi |
| 1100 Washington Street | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.6 mi |
| Mattapan Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 0.7 mi |
| TechBoston Academy Clinic | Community Care Access · Dorchester Center | 0.9 mi |
| Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 0.9 mi |
| Codman Square Health Center | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.2 mi |
| Codman Square WIC | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.2 mi |
| 6 Norfolk Street | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.2 mi |
| 450 Washington Street | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Entre Familia
Does Entre Familia accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Entre Familia, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 617-536-7969 to confirm.
What kind of site is Entre Familia?
HRSA records Entre Familia as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2005. BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM operates it alongside 24 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Entre Familia?
HRSA reports 17.5 operating hours a week at Entre Familia. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 617-536-7969 for open days.
Where is Entre Familia?
Entre Familia is at 209 River St, Mattapan, MA, 02126-2727, Suffolk County. The area measures 13,916 people per square mile. Suffolk County holds 86 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Entre Familia?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Entre Familia charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 617-536-7969 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM locations near Entre Familia?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM sites to Entre Familia 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 Massachusetts?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) reads Massachusetts formularies free at 1-800-243-4636.