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.

The full Michigan list is.

Other options near CFH - LifeWays
ResourceTypeDistance
Center for Family Health DentalSame network · Jackson1 mi
CFH - Downtown SiteSame network · Jackson1 mi
CFH - Jackson High Health CenterSame network · Jackson1 mi
CFH - Northeast Health CenterSame network · Jackson1.9 mi
CFH - Parkside Health CenterSame network · Jackson2.9 mi
CFH - Northwest Community Health CenterSame network · Jackson5 mi
Grace Health, Inc.Community Care Access · Albion16.9 mi
Homer Community School DistrictCommunity Care Access · Homer21.4 mi
Marshall High SchoolCommunity Care Access · Marshall27.4 mi
Hudson Middle and High SchoolCommunity Care Access · Hudson27.7 mi
Family Medical Center - Lincoln ElementaryCommunity Care Access · Hudson27.8 mi
Family Medical Center - SMCSICommunity Care Access · Hudson28.5 mi
Cedar Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Lansing29.5 mi
Birch Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Lansing29.6 mi
Gardner Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Lansing29.6 mi
Everett Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Lansing30.5 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.