federally qualified health center site

Hope Refugee Drop-In Center — Buffalo, New York

About Hope Refugee Drop-In Center

Hope Refugee Drop-In Center is a federally qualified health center site in Buffalo, Erie County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Erie County.

JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC runs 7 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 Hope Refugee Drop-In Center

Part B pays for the visit at Hope Refugee Drop-In Center 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 JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES 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 Hope Refugee Drop-In Center

Hope Refugee Drop-In Center 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

Hope Refugee Drop-In Center 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

Hope Refugee Drop-In Center is at 248 W Ferry St, Buffalo, NY, 14213-1815, Erie County.

Buffalo measures 6,361 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at jrchc.org.

Call 716-881-0539 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 Hope Refugee Drop-In Center

The nearest JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC site is Advancement Office in Buffalo, at the same registered coordinates.

Jericho Road CHC (Barton) in Buffalo is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Neighborhood Health Center Bridgeview, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Erie County carries 25 listings.

The full New York list is.

Other options near Hope Refugee Drop-In Center
ResourceTypeDistance
Advancement OfficeSame network · Buffalo<0.1 mi
Jericho Road CHC (Barton)Same network · Buffalo0.2 mi
Jericho Road Community Health Center BreckenridgeSame network · Buffalo0.2 mi
Jericho Road Community Health Center Vive ShelterSame network · Buffalo1.4 mi
Jericho Road Community Health Center (City Mission)Same network · Buffalo2 mi
Jericho Road Community Health Center (Broadway)Same network · Buffalo3.2 mi
Neighborhood Health Center BridgeviewCommunity Care Access · Buffalo0.5 mi
Neighborhood Health Center RiverwayCommunity Care Access · Buffalo0.9 mi
Evergreen Health - Evergreen CommonsCommunity Care Access · Buffalo1.7 mi
Neighborhood Health Center MattinaCommunity Care Access · Buffalo1.7 mi
Evergreen Health - Watkins BuildingCommunity Care Access · Buffalo1.8 mi
Evergreen Health - Elmwood Ave.Community Care Access · Buffalo1.8 mi
Neighborhood Health Center MobileCommunity Care Access · Buffalo2.4 mi
Neighborhood Health Center NorthwestCommunity Care Access · Buffalo2.4 mi
Evergreen Health - Hertel Ave.Community Care Access · Buffalo2.4 mi
Evergreen Health - Hertel Ave. PharmacyCommunity Care Access · Buffalo2.4 mi

Common questions

Questions about Hope Refugee Drop-In Center

Does Hope Refugee Drop-In Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Hope Refugee Drop-In Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 716-881-0539 to confirm.

What kind of site is Hope Refugee Drop-In Center?

HRSA records Hope Refugee Drop-In Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Hope Refugee Drop-In Center?

HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at Hope Refugee Drop-In Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 716-881-0539 for open days.

Where is Hope Refugee Drop-In Center?

Hope Refugee Drop-In Center is at 248 W Ferry St, Buffalo, NY, 14213-1815, Erie County. The area measures 6,361 people per square mile. Erie County holds 25 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Hope Refugee Drop-In Center?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Hope Refugee Drop-In Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 716-881-0539 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC locations near Hope Refugee Drop-In Center?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES INC sites to Hope Refugee Drop-In Center 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 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.