federally qualified health center site
SBHC - George County High — Lucedale, Mississippi
About SBHC - George County High
SBHC - George County High is a federally qualified health center site in Lucedale, Greene County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 12 operating hours a week, in line with the 12-hour median for health center sites in Greene 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 - George County High
Part B pays for the visit at SBHC - George County 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 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 SBHC - George County High
SBHC - George County 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 - George County 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 - George County High is at 9284 Old MS-63, Lucedale, MS, 39452, Greene County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Lucedale measures 28 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 12 operating hours a week here.
Call 228-374-2494 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 - George County High
The nearest COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC site is SBHC - Rocky Creek Elementary in Lucedale, 6.2 miles away.
SBHC - Leakesville Elementary in Leakesville is the next one out, 6.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate, listed under Community Care Access, 12.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Greene County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SBHC - Rocky Creek Elementary | Same network · Lucedale | 6.2 mi |
| SBHC - Leakesville Elementary | Same network · Leakesville | 6.9 mi |
| SBHC - Greene County High | Same network · Leakesville | 7.1 mi |
| SBHC - Leakesville Jr High | Same network · Leakesville | 7.9 mi |
| Leakesville Health Center | Same network · Leakesville | 8 mi |
| SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate | Same network · Lucedale | 9.1 mi |
| BEAUMONT FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Beaumont | 24.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SBHC - George County High
Does SBHC - George County High accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SBHC - George County High, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 228-374-2494 to confirm.
What kind of site is SBHC - George County High?
HRSA records SBHC - George County High as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. 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 - George County High?
HRSA reports 12 operating hours a week at SBHC - George County High. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 228-374-2494 for open days.
Where is SBHC - George County High?
SBHC - George County High is at 9284 Old MS-63, Lucedale, MS, 39452, Greene County. The area measures 28 people per square mile. Greene County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SBHC - George County High?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SBHC - George County High charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 228-374-2494 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near SBHC - George County High?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to SBHC - George County 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.