federally qualified health center site
MississippiCare-129 — Oxford, Mississippi
About MississippiCare-129
MississippiCare-129 is a federally qualified health center site in Oxford, Lafayette 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, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lafayette 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-129
Part B pays for the visit at MississippiCare-129 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-129
MississippiCare-129 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-129 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-129 is at 2173 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS, 38655-5223, Lafayette County.
Oxford measures 35 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at arcare.net.
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-129
The nearest ARCARE site is arcare - 132 in Oxford, 0.9 miles away.
MississippiCare - 113 in Pontotoc is the next one out, 29.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Charger Health & Wellness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 1.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lafayette County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| arcare - 132 | Same network · Oxford | 0.9 mi |
| MississippiCare - 113 | Same network · Pontotoc | 29.1 mi |
| MississippiCare - 126 | Same network · New Albany | 29.4 mi |
| MississippiCare - 127 | Same network · Tupelo | 44.7 mi |
| ARcare - 156 | Same network · Memphis | 55 mi |
| ARcare - 69 | Same network · West Memphis | 66.6 mi |
| Charger Health & Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Oxford | 1.6 mi |
| Oxford Health Care Associates | Community Care Access · Oxford | 3.1 mi |
| AMNA GUL KHATTAK MD | Telehealth · Denmark | 10.3 mi |
| Mississippi Admin Office | Community Care Access · Denmark | 10.3 mi |
| KATHERINE WATERS SHIELDS NP | Telehealth · Denmark | 10.3 mi |
| Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. -- Water Valley | Community Care Access · Water Valley | 15.2 mi |
| AARON E. HENRY - BATESVILLE AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC | Community Care Access · Batesville | 24.2 mi |
| Access School Health-South Pontotoc | Community Care Access · Pontotoc | 26.4 mi |
| NMPHC Holly Springs | Community Care Access · Holly Springs | 27.9 mi |
| Access School Health-North Pontotoc | Community Care Access · Ecru | 28.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MississippiCare-129
Does MississippiCare-129 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MississippiCare-129, 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-129?
HRSA records MississippiCare-129 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. ARCARE operates it alongside 118 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MississippiCare-129?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MississippiCare-129. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 870-347-2534 for open days.
Where is MississippiCare-129?
MississippiCare-129 is at 2173 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS, 38655-5223, Lafayette County. The area measures 35 people per square mile. Lafayette County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MississippiCare-129?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MississippiCare-129 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-129?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ARCARE sites to MississippiCare-129 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.