federally qualified health center site
GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education — Lawrence, Massachusetts
About GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education
GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education is a federally qualified health center site in Lawrence, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 35-hour median for health center sites in Essex County.
GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC runs 25 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 GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education
Part B pays for the visit at GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education 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 GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC; 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 GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education
GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education 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
GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education 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
GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education is at 98 Water St, Lawrence, MA, 01841-4727, Essex County.
Lawrence measures 11,580 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at glfhc.org.
Call 978-725-7400 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 GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education
The nearest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is GLFHC-WEST in Lawrence, 0.2 miles away.
Pegasus House in Lawrence is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR, listed under Community Care Access, 8.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GLFHC-WEST | Same network · Lawrence | 0.2 mi |
| Pegasus House | Same network · Lawrence | 0.5 mi |
| YWCA | Same network · Lawrence | 0.7 mi |
| MARY IMMACULATE/RESTORATIVE CTR | Same network · Lawrence | 0.9 mi |
| GLFHC-NORTH | Same network · Lawrence | 1.1 mi |
| GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER | Same network · Lawrence | 1.1 mi |
| LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.1 mi |
| Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.2 mi |
| Lowell CHC - 101 Jackson Street | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.2 mi |
| LCHC Consolidated Site | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.2 mi |
| Health on Wheels | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.2 mi |
| Kathyrn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.8 mi |
| STEPHANIE HANSEN NP | Telehealth · Lynnfield | 13.2 mi |
| Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Peabody | 14.7 mi |
| Peabody Learning Academy | Community Care Access · Peabody | 16 mi |
| Peabody FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Peabody | 17.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education
Does GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 978-725-7400 to confirm.
What kind of site is GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education?
HRSA records GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 978-725-7400 for open days.
Where is GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education?
GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education is at 98 Water St, Lawrence, MA, 01841-4727, Essex County. The area measures 11,580 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-725-7400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education 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.