federally qualified health center site
CFH - LifeWays — Jackson, Michigan
About CFH - LifeWays
CFH - LifeWays is a federally qualified health center site in Jackson, Jackson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 24 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jackson County.
CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH runs 6 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 CFH - LifeWays
Part B pays for the visit at CFH - LifeWays 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 231008 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1124369970.
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 CFH - LifeWays
CFH - LifeWays 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
CFH - LifeWays 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
CFH - LifeWays is at 1200 N West Ave, Jackson, MI, 49202-2179, Jackson County.
Jackson measures 3,035 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 24 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at centerforfamilyhealth.org.
Call 517-748-5500 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 CFH - LifeWays
The nearest CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH site is Center for Family Health Dental in Jackson, 1 mile away.
CFH - Downtown Site in Jackson is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Grace Health, Inc., listed under Community Care Access, 16.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jackson County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Family Health Dental | Same network · Jackson | 1 mi |
| CFH - Downtown Site | Same network · Jackson | 1 mi |
| CFH - Jackson High Health Center | Same network · Jackson | 1 mi |
| CFH - Northeast Health Center | Same network · Jackson | 1.9 mi |
| CFH - Parkside Health Center | Same network · Jackson | 2.9 mi |
| CFH - Northwest Community Health Center | Same network · Jackson | 5 mi |
| Grace Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Albion | 16.9 mi |
| Homer Community School District | Community Care Access · Homer | 21.4 mi |
| Marshall High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 27.4 mi |
| Hudson Middle and High School | Community Care Access · Hudson | 27.7 mi |
| Family Medical Center - Lincoln Elementary | Community Care Access · Hudson | 27.8 mi |
| Family Medical Center - SMCSI | Community Care Access · Hudson | 28.5 mi |
| Cedar Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lansing | 29.5 mi |
| Birch Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lansing | 29.6 mi |
| Gardner Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lansing | 29.6 mi |
| Everett Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lansing | 30.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CFH - LifeWays
Does CFH - LifeWays accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 231008 for CFH - LifeWays, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 517-748-5500 to confirm.
What kind of site is CFH - LifeWays?
HRSA records CFH - LifeWays as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CFH - LifeWays?
HRSA reports 24 operating hours a week at CFH - LifeWays. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 517-748-5500 for open days.
Where is CFH - LifeWays?
CFH - LifeWays is at 1200 N West Ave, Jackson, MI, 49202-2179, Jackson County. The area measures 3,035 people per square mile. Jackson County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CFH - LifeWays?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CFH - LifeWays charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 517-748-5500 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH locations near CFH - LifeWays?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CENTER FOR FAMILY HEALTH sites to CFH - LifeWays 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.