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.

The full Mississippi list is.

Other options near SBHC - LT Taylor Intermediate
ResourceTypeDistance
SBHC - Central ElementaryCommunity Care Access · Lucedale7.9 mi
SBHC - LT Taylor IntermediateCommunity Care Access · Lucedale8.2 mi
SBHC - George County MiddleCommunity Care Access · Lucedale8.4 mi
SBHC - LC Hatcher ElementaryCommunity Care Access · Lucedale8.8 mi
SBHC - Benndale ElementaryCommunity Care Access · Lucedale8.9 mi
Lucedale Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Lucedale9 mi
SBHC - McLainCommunity Care Access · Mc Lain11.1 mi
SBHC - Rocky Creek ElementaryCommunity Care Access · Lucedale11.6 mi
SBHC - Greene County HighCommunity Care Access · Leakesville11.9 mi
SBHC - George County HighCommunity Care Access · Lucedale12.5 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.