federally qualified health center site
Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center — Lynn, Massachusetts
About Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center
Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Lynn, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 35 operating hours a week, in line with 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 Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Robert L. Ford School, 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 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 Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center
Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center 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
Robert L. Ford School, 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
Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center is at 49 Hollingsworth Street, Lynn, MA, 01902-3509, Essex County.
Lynn measures 8,630 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 781-477-7375 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 Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center
The nearest LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC site is LCHC Medical Outreach Program in Lynn, 0.4 miles away.
LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in Lynn is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Salem Teen School Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 3.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LCHC Medical Outreach Program | Same network · Lynn | 0.4 mi |
| LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Lynn | 0.4 mi |
| Lynn Multiservice Center | Same network · Lynn | 0.4 mi |
| Medical Outreach Clinic | Same network · Lynn | 0.4 mi |
| Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Site | Same network · Lynn | 0.4 mi |
| Salem Teen School Health Center | Community Care Access · Salem | 3.1 mi |
| Horace Mann Laboratory School | Community Care Access · Salem | 3.2 mi |
| Peabody FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Peabody | 3.7 mi |
| Collins Middle School | Community Care Access · Salem | 3.7 mi |
| Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center | Community Care Access · Salem | 4 mi |
| LifeBridge | Community Care Access · Salem | 4.1 mi |
| North Shore Community Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Salem | 4.3 mi |
| SALEM FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Salem | 4.4 mi |
| 10 Garofalo Street | Community Care Access · Revere | 4.4 mi |
| Peabody Learning Academy | Community Care Access · Peabody | 4.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center
Does Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 781-477-7375 to confirm.
What kind of site is Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center?
HRSA records Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2014. 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 Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 781-477-7375 for open days.
Where is Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center?
Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center is at 49 Hollingsworth Street, Lynn, MA, 01902-3509, Essex County. The area measures 8,630 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 781-477-7375 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC locations near Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC sites to Robert L. Ford School, 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 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.