federally qualified health center site
Catherine's Health Center Degage — Grand Rapids, Michigan
About Catherine's Health Center Degage
Catherine's Health Center Degage is a federally qualified health center site in Grand Rapids, Kent County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kent County.
CATHERINES HEALTH CENTER runs 14 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 Catherine's Health Center Degage
Part B pays for the visit at Catherine's Health Center Degage 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 CATHERINES HEALTH CENTER; 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 Catherine's Health Center Degage
Catherine's Health Center Degage is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Michigan expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,250,601 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-803-7174; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Catherine's Health Center Degage 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
Catherine's Health Center Degage is at 129 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-4324, Kent County.
Grand Rapids measures 4,421 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
Call 616-454-1661 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 Catherine's Health Center Degage
The nearest CATHERINES HEALTH CENTER site is Catherine's Health Center AYA in Grand Rapids, 0.2 miles away.
Catherine's Health Center - Mel Trotter in Grand Rapids is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ferguson Dental Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kent County carries 36 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine's Health Center AYA | Same network · Grand Rapids | 0.2 mi |
| Catherine's Health Center - Mel Trotter | Same network · Grand Rapids | 0.3 mi |
| Cross Roads Bible Church | Same network · Grand Rapids | 1.3 mi |
| Catherine's Health Center | Same network · Grand Rapids | 1.7 mi |
| Catherine's Health Mobile Van | Same network · Grand Rapids | 1.7 mi |
| Catherine's Health Center Harrison | Same network · Grand Rapids | 2.3 mi |
| Ferguson Dental Center | Community Care Access · Grand Rapids | 0.1 mi |
| Heart of the City Health Center | Community Care Access · Grand Rapids | 0.1 mi |
| School Linked Health/Vision Program | Community Care Access · Grand Rapids | 0.1 mi |
| Heart of the City West | Community Care Access · Grand Rapids | 0.1 mi |
| MAZEN AL MUSHREF M.D. | Provider · Kent | 0.4 mi |
| DIMA ALFAKARA M.D. | Provider · Kent | 0.4 mi |
| RALUCHUKWU COLET ATTAH MD | Provider · Kent | 0.4 mi |
| ASIYAH ABDUL MD | Provider · Kent | 0.4 mi |
| JONATHAN BELDING ABRAHAM M.D. | Provider · Kent | 0.4 mi |
| EMILY ACKERBERG | Nutritionist · Kent | 0.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Catherine's Health Center Degage
Does Catherine's Health Center Degage accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Catherine's Health Center Degage, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 616-454-1661 to confirm.
What kind of site is Catherine's Health Center Degage?
HRSA records Catherine's Health Center Degage as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. CATHERINES HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Catherine's Health Center Degage?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Catherine's Health Center Degage. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 616-454-1661 for open days.
Where is Catherine's Health Center Degage?
Catherine's Health Center Degage is at 129 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-4324, Kent County. The area measures 4,421 people per square mile. Kent County holds 36 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Catherine's Health Center Degage?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Catherine's Health Center Degage charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 616-454-1661 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CATHERINES HEALTH CENTER locations near Catherine's Health Center Degage?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CATHERINES HEALTH CENTER sites to Catherine's Health Center Degage 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 Michigan?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Michigan formularies free at 1-800-803-7174.