federally qualified health center site
LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC — Salem, Massachusetts
About LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC
LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC is a federally qualified health center site in Salem, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1997; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 35-hour median for health center sites in Essex County.
LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC runs 37 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 LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC
Part B pays for the visit at LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC 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 LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, 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 LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC
LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC 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
LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC 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
LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC is at 47 Congress St, Salem, MA, 01970-7308, Essex County.
Salem measures 5,208 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 lchcnet.org.
Call 978-744-2646 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 LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC
The nearest LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC site is LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC in Peabody, 2 miles away.
Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Site in Beverly is the next one out, 3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SALEM FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC | Same network · Peabody | 2 mi |
| Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Site | Same network · Beverly | 3 mi |
| THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | Same network · Lynn | 3.8 mi |
| INGALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Same network · Lynn | 4 mi |
| LYNN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL | Same network · Lynn | 4 mi |
| Brickett Elementary School, School Based Health Center | Same network · Lynn | 4.2 mi |
| SALEM FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Salem | <0.1 mi |
| North Shore Community Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Salem | 0.1 mi |
| LifeBridge | Community Care Access · Salem | 0.5 mi |
| Bentley Academy Charter | Community Care Access · Salem | 0.9 mi |
| Collins Middle School | Community Care Access · Salem | 1 mi |
| Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center | Community Care Access · Salem | 1.1 mi |
| Horace Mann Laboratory School | Community Care Access · Salem | 1.3 mi |
| Salem Teen School Health Center | Community Care Access · Salem | 1.4 mi |
| Bates Elementary School | Community Care Access · Salem | 1.6 mi |
| Peabody FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Peabody | 2.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC
Does LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 978-744-2646 to confirm.
What kind of site is LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC?
HRSA records LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1997. LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC operates it alongside 37 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 978-744-2646 for open days.
Where is LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC?
LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC is at 47 Congress St, Salem, MA, 01970-7308, Essex County. The area measures 5,208 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-744-2646 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC locations near LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC sites to LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC 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.