federally qualified health center site

HealthFirst at Archways — Franklin, New Hampshire

About HealthFirst at Archways

HealthFirst at Archways is a federally qualified health center site in Franklin, Merrimack County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 50-hour median for health center sites in Merrimack County.

HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. runs 10 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 HealthFirst at Archways

Part B pays for the visit at HealthFirst at Archways 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 301843 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1841806361.

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 HealthFirst at Archways

HealthFirst at Archways is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

New Hampshire expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 344,813 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.

New Hampshire State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - ServiceLink Resource Center answers formulary questions free at 1-866-634-9412; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

HealthFirst at Archways 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

HealthFirst at Archways is at 175 Central St, Franklin, NH, 03235-1778, Merrimack County.

Franklin measures 308 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.

HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.

Call 603-934-1464 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 HealthFirst at Archways

The nearest HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. site is HealthFirst - Franklin HQ in Franklin, 1.2 miles away.

HealthFirst at Isaiah 61 Cafe in Laconia is the next one out, 10.6 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Mid-State Health Center - Bristol, listed under Community Care Access, 10.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Merrimack County carries 2 listings.

The full New Hampshire list is.

Other options near HealthFirst at Archways
ResourceTypeDistance
HealthFirst - Franklin HQSame network · Franklin1.2 mi
HealthFirst at Isaiah 61 CafeSame network · Laconia10.6 mi
HealthFirst - Church StSame network · Laconia10.8 mi
HealthFirst - LaconiaSame network · Laconia11.2 mi
HealthFirst - CanaanSame network · Canaan24.4 mi
SSTAR Integrated Health Services CenterSame network · Fall River121.2 mi
Mid-State Health Center - BristolCommunity Care Access · Alexandria10.8 mi
RACHEL ANN QUINN MDTelehealth · Merrimack15.3 mi
PETER RAZMA MDTelehealth · Merrimack15.3 mi
COLLEEN ESTESTelehealth · Merrimack15.3 mi
SARAH WOOD NPTelehealth · Plymouth20.8 mi
Mid-State Health Center - Main StreetCommunity Care Access · Plymouth21.6 mi
Mid-State Health Center PlymouthCommunity Care Access · Plymouth22.9 mi
KELE FERREIRA PATelehealth · Newport26.9 mi
Lamprey Health Care Mobile Health UnitCommunity Care Access · Raymond36.2 mi
Lamprey Health Care - Raymond CenterCommunity Care Access · Raymond36.2 mi

Common questions

Questions about HealthFirst at Archways

Does HealthFirst at Archways accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 301843 for HealthFirst at Archways, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 603-934-1464 to confirm.

What kind of site is HealthFirst at Archways?

HRSA records HealthFirst at Archways as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at HealthFirst at Archways?

HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at HealthFirst at Archways. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 603-934-1464 for open days.

Where is HealthFirst at Archways?

HealthFirst at Archways is at 175 Central St, Franklin, NH, 03235-1778, Merrimack County. The area measures 308 people per square mile. Merrimack County holds 2 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at HealthFirst at Archways?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HealthFirst at Archways charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 603-934-1464 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. locations near HealthFirst at Archways?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. sites to HealthFirst at Archways 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 New Hampshire?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. New Hampshire State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - ServiceLink Resource Center reads New Hampshire formularies free at 1-866-634-9412.