federally qualified health center site
SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate — Merrill, Mississippi
About SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate
SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate is a federally qualified health center site in Merrill, George County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate
Part B pays for the visit at SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate 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, so 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 - LT Taylor Intermediate
SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate 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 - LT Taylor Intermediate 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 - LT Taylor Intermediate is at 159 Mable St, Lucedale, MS, 39452-5821, George County.
Merrill measures 28 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at coastalfamilyhealth,org.
Call 228-374-2494 x7028 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 - LT Taylor Intermediate
The closest unrelated listing is SBHC - Central Elementary, listed under Community Care Access, 7.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SBHC - Central Elementary | Community Care Access · Lucedale | 7.9 mi |
| SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate | Community Care Access · Lucedale | 8.2 mi |
| SBHC - George County Middle | Community Care Access · Lucedale | 8.4 mi |
| SBHC - LC Hatcher Elementary | Community Care Access · Lucedale | 8.8 mi |
| SBHC - Benndale Elementary | Community Care Access · Lucedale | 8.9 mi |
| Lucedale Health Center | Community Care Access · Lucedale | 9 mi |
| SBHC - McLain | Community Care Access · Mc Lain | 11.1 mi |
| SBHC - Rocky Creek Elementary | Community Care Access · Lucedale | 11.6 mi |
| SBHC - Greene County High | Community Care Access · Leakesville | 11.9 mi |
| SBHC - George County High | Community Care Access · Lucedale | 12.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate
Does SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 228-374-2494 x7028 to confirm.
What kind of site is SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate?
HRSA records SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate?
SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate is at 159 Mable St, Lucedale, MS, 39452-5821, George County. The area measures 28 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 228-374-2494 x7028 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate?
SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate is 8.2 miles away and SBHC - George County Middle 8.4 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.