federally qualified health center site
MississippiCare - 126 — New Albany, Mississippi
About MississippiCare - 126
MississippiCare - 126 is a federally qualified health center site in New Albany, Union County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Union County.
ARCARE runs 118 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 MississippiCare - 126
Part B pays for the visit at MississippiCare - 126 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 ARCARE; 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 MississippiCare - 126
MississippiCare - 126 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
MississippiCare - 126 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
MississippiCare - 126 is at 232 Starlyn Ave, New Albany, MS, 38652-2428, Union County.
New Albany measures 129 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 870-347-2534 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 MississippiCare - 126
The nearest ARCARE site is MississippiCare - 113 in Pontotoc, 15.9 miles away.
MississippiCare - 127 in Tupelo is the next one out, 23.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is New Albany Health Care Associates, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Union County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MississippiCare - 113 | Same network · Pontotoc | 15.9 mi |
| MississippiCare - 127 | Same network · Tupelo | 23.5 mi |
| MississippiCare-129 | Same network · Oxford | 29.4 mi |
| arcare - 132 | Same network · Oxford | 29.7 mi |
| ARcare - 156 | Same network · Memphis | 62.1 mi |
| ARcare - 69 | Same network · West Memphis | 79.1 mi |
| New Albany Health Care Associates | Community Care Access · New Albany | 0.8 mi |
| Access School Health-North Pontotoc | Community Care Access · Ecru | 8.9 mi |
| James D Nunnally Center for Community Health Excellence | Community Care Access · Ripley | 16 mi |
| Ripley Health Care Associates | Community Care Access · Ripley | 16 mi |
| Access School Health - Pontotoc Main | Community Care Access · Pontotoc | 17 mi |
| Access School Health-South Pontotoc | Community Care Access · Pontotoc | 19.4 mi |
| AMNA GUL KHATTAK MD | Telehealth · Denmark | 21.9 mi |
| Mississippi Admin Office | Community Care Access · Denmark | 21.9 mi |
| KATHERINE WATERS SHIELDS NP | Telehealth · Denmark | 21.9 mi |
| NMPHC Administrative Annex | Community Care Access · Ashland | 24.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MississippiCare - 126
Does MississippiCare - 126 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MississippiCare - 126, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 870-347-2534 to confirm.
What kind of site is MississippiCare - 126?
HRSA records MississippiCare - 126 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. ARCARE operates it alongside 118 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MississippiCare - 126?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MississippiCare - 126. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 870-347-2534 for open days.
Where is MississippiCare - 126?
MississippiCare - 126 is at 232 Starlyn Ave, New Albany, MS, 38652-2428, Union County. The area measures 129 people per square mile. Union County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MississippiCare - 126?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MississippiCare - 126 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 870-347-2534 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ARCARE locations near MississippiCare - 126?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ARCARE sites to MississippiCare - 126 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.