federally qualified health center site
HOLMES STREET CLINIC — Quincy, Massachusetts
About HOLMES STREET CLINIC
HOLMES STREET CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Quincy, Norfolk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 46.5 operating hours a week, below the 48-hour median for health center sites in Norfolk County.
SOUTH COVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC runs 5 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 HOLMES STREET CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at HOLMES STREET CLINIC 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 Medicare billing number 221918 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 HOLMES STREET CLINIC
HOLMES STREET CLINIC 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
HOLMES STREET CLINIC 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
HOLMES STREET CLINIC is at 88 Holmes St, Quincy, MA, 02171-2431, Norfolk County.
Quincy measures 5,654 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 46.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 617-318-3200 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 HOLMES STREET CLINIC
The nearest SOUTH COVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is HANCOCK STREET CLINIC in North Quincy, 0.1 miles away.
SCCHC Pharmacy in Boston is the next one out, 5.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MANET North Quincy, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Norfolk County carries 7 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HANCOCK STREET CLINIC | Same network · North Quincy | 0.1 mi |
| SCCHC Pharmacy | Same network · Boston | 5.5 mi |
| WASHINGTON STREET CLINIC | Same network · Boston | 5.6 mi |
| SOUTH STREET CLINIC | Same network · Boston | 5.7 mi |
| Commercial Street Clinic | Same network · Malden | 10.4 mi |
| MANET North Quincy | Community Care Access · Quincy | 0.3 mi |
| Neponset WIC/Administrative Office | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.4 mi |
| Daniel Driscoll - Neponset Health Center | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.4 mi |
| Manet at Father Bill's Housing Resource Center | Community Care Access · Quincy | 2 mi |
| 1100 Washington Street | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 2.3 mi |
| Harbor Health Services Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 2.5 mi |
| Elder Service Plan | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 2.5 mi |
| TechBoston Academy Clinic | Community Care Access · Dorchester Center | 2.7 mi |
| Codman Square Health Center | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 2.7 mi |
| Codman Square WIC | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 2.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HOLMES STREET CLINIC
Does HOLMES STREET CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 221918 for HOLMES STREET CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 617-318-3200 to confirm.
What kind of site is HOLMES STREET CLINIC?
HRSA records HOLMES STREET CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. SOUTH COVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HOLMES STREET CLINIC?
HRSA reports 46.5 operating hours a week at HOLMES STREET CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 617-318-3200 for open days.
Where is HOLMES STREET CLINIC?
HOLMES STREET CLINIC is at 88 Holmes St, Quincy, MA, 02171-2431, Norfolk County. The area measures 5,654 people per square mile. Norfolk County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HOLMES STREET CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HOLMES STREET CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 617-318-3200 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH COVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near HOLMES STREET CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH COVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to HOLMES STREET CLINIC 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.