federally qualified health center site
Lucedale Health Center — Lucedale, Mississippi
About Lucedale Health Center
Lucedale Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Lucedale, George County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 4-hour median for health center sites in George County.
COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC runs 49 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 Lucedale Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Lucedale 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 COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 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 Lucedale Health Center
Lucedale Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Mississippi has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 641,558 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Mississippi State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-844-822-4622; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Lucedale 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
Lucedale Health Center is at 11231 Old 63 S, Lucedale, MS, 39452-4941, George County.
Lucedale measures 28 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 601-947-8268 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 Lucedale Health Center
The nearest COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC site is SBHC - LC Hatcher Elementary in Lucedale, 1.2 miles away.
SBHC - George County Middle in Lucedale is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate, listed under Community Care Access, 9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
George County carries 8 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SBHC - LC Hatcher Elementary | Same network · Lucedale | 1.2 mi |
| SBHC - George County Middle | Same network · Lucedale | 1.3 mi |
| SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate | Same network · Lucedale | 1.9 mi |
| SBHC - Central Elementary | Same network · Lucedale | 3.7 mi |
| SBHC - Rocky Creek Elementary | Same network · Lucedale | 5.6 mi |
| SBHC - Agricola Elementary | Same network · Lucedale | 7.5 mi |
| BEAUMONT FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Beaumont | 26.4 mi |
| NEW AUGUSTA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · New Augusta | 33.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Lucedale Health Center
Does Lucedale Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Lucedale Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 601-947-8268 to confirm.
What kind of site is Lucedale Health Center?
HRSA records Lucedale Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 49 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Lucedale Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Lucedale Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 601-947-8268 for open days.
Where is Lucedale Health Center?
Lucedale Health Center is at 11231 Old 63 S, Lucedale, MS, 39452-4941, George County. The area measures 28 people per square mile. George County holds 8 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Lucedale Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Lucedale Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 601-947-8268 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Lucedale Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Lucedale 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 Mississippi?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Mississippi State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Mississippi formularies free at 1-844-822-4622.