federally qualified health center site
COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 — New York, New York
About COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21
COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 is a federally qualified health center site in New York, New York County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1979; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in New York County.
It is operated by UNDER 21.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21
Part B pays for the visit at COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 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 UNDER 21; 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 COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21
COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
New York expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 3,912,348 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-701-0501; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 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
COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 is at 460 W 41st St, New York, NY, 10036-6801, New York County.
New York measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at covenanthouseny.org.
Call 212-613-0315 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 COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21
The closest unrelated listing is 52nd Street Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
New York County carries 99 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 52nd Street Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.6 mi |
| Central Administrative Office | Community Care Access · New York | 1 mi |
| LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1 mi |
| CALLEN LORDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · New York | 1.2 mi |
| The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street | Community Care Access · New York | 1.3 mi |
| ALL ANGELS CHURCH | Community Care Access · New York | 2 mi |
| MedVan 2 | Community Care Access · New York | 2.3 mi |
| LFHC Community Medicine Program at Bowery Residents Committee | Community Care Access · New York | 2.3 mi |
| Cylar House Community Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 2.6 mi |
| Lower East Side Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 2.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21
Does COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 212-613-0315 to confirm.
What kind of site is COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21?
HRSA records COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1979. UNDER 21 operates it. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 212-613-0315 for open days.
Where is COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21?
COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 is at 460 W 41st St, New York, NY, 10036-6801, New York County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. New York County holds 99 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 212-613-0315 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near COVENANT HOUSE-UNDER 21?
Central Administrative Office is 1 mile away and LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center 1 mile away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in New York?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) reads New York formularies free at 1-800-701-0501.