federally qualified health center site
SBHC - East Central High — Moss Point, Mississippi
About SBHC - East Central High
SBHC - East Central High is a federally qualified health center site in Moss Point, Jackson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 35 operating hours a week, above the 16-hour median for health center sites in Jackson 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 SBHC - East Central High
Part B pays for the visit at SBHC - East Central High 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 003134894 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 SBHC - East Central High
SBHC - East Central High 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
SBHC - East Central High 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
SBHC - East Central High is at 5500 Hurley Wade Rd, Moss Point, MS, 39562-8548, Jackson County.
Moss Point measures 142 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at coastalfamilyhealth.org.
Call 228-386-1141 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 SBHC - East Central High
The nearest COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC site is SBHC - East Central Upper Elementary in Moss Point, 0.1 miles away.
SBHC - Agricola Elementary in Lucedale is the next one out, 10.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate, listed under Community Care Access, 25.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jackson County carries 13 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SBHC - East Central Upper Elementary | Same network · Moss Point | 0.1 mi |
| SBHC - Agricola Elementary | Same network · Lucedale | 10.9 mi |
| SBHC - Vancleave Upper Elementary | Same network · Vancleave | 12.8 mi |
| SBHC - Vancleave High | Same network · Vancleave | 13.9 mi |
| Coastal Family Health Center Convenient Care and Pharmacy | Same network · Moss Point | 14.6 mi |
| Moss Point Health Center | Same network · Moss Point | 15.4 mi |
| SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate | Community Care Access · Merrill | 25.1 mi |
| SBHC - Gorenflo Elementary | Community Care Access · Harrison | 30.1 mi |
| SBHC - Nichols Elementary | Community Care Access · Harrison | 30.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SBHC - East Central High
Does SBHC - East Central High accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 003134894 for SBHC - East Central High, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 228-386-1141 to confirm.
What kind of site is SBHC - East Central High?
HRSA records SBHC - East Central High as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2020. 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 SBHC - East Central High?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at SBHC - East Central High. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 228-386-1141 for open days.
Where is SBHC - East Central High?
SBHC - East Central High is at 5500 Hurley Wade Rd, Moss Point, MS, 39562-8548, Jackson County. The area measures 142 people per square mile. Jackson County holds 13 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SBHC - East Central High?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SBHC - East Central High charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 228-386-1141 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near SBHC - East Central High?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to SBHC - East Central High 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.