FQHC Look-Alike site
MAHEC at Madison High School — Marshall, North Carolina
About MAHEC at Madison High School
MAHEC at Madison High School is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Marshall, Madison County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Madison County.
Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC. runs 59 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 MAHEC at Madison High School
Part B pays for the visit at MAHEC at Madison High School 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 Mountain Area Health Education Center, 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 MAHEC at Madison High School
MAHEC at Madison High School is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
North Carolina expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,228,458 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-855-408-1212; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
MAHEC at Madison High School 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
MAHEC at Madison High School is at 5740 US-25, Marshall, NC, 28753, Madison County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Marshall measures 236 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 828-649-2876 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 MAHEC at Madison High School
The nearest Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC. site is MAHEC at Madison Early College High School in Marshall, 0.1 miles away.
MAHEC at Madison Middle School in Marshall is the next one out, 3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mashburn Medical Center, listed under Community Care Access, 1.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Madison County carries 7 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MAHEC at Madison Early College High School | Same network · Marshall | 0.1 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison Middle School | Same network · Marshall | 3 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Elementary School | Same network · Weaverville | 7.6 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe High School | Same network · Weaverville | 8.3 mi |
| MAHEC at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School | Same network · Weaverville | 9.1 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Middle School | Same network · Weaverville | 9.3 mi |
| Mashburn Medical Center | Community Care Access · Marshall | 1.3 mi |
| Mars Hill Medical Center | Community Care Access · Mars Hill | 7.2 mi |
| Laurel Medical Center | Community Care Access · Marshall | 9.1 mi |
| Hot Springs Medical Center | Community Care Access · Hot Springs | 10.3 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Erwin Middle School | Community Care Access · Asheville | 13.8 mi |
| Appalachian Mountain Health Dental Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Asheville | 14 mi |
| Appalachian Mountain Health at Leicester | Community Care Access · Asheville | 14 mi |
| Appalachian Mountain Health Mobile Dental Van | Community Care Access · Asheville | 14 mi |
| Appalachian Mountain Health Mobile Primary Care | Community Care Access · Asheville | 14 mi |
| Claxton Elementary School | Community Care Access · Asheville | 15.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MAHEC at Madison High School
Does MAHEC at Madison High School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MAHEC at Madison High School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 828-649-2876 to confirm.
What kind of site is MAHEC at Madison High School?
HRSA records MAHEC at Madison High School as a seasonal FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2024. Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC. operates it alongside 59 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MAHEC at Madison High School?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at MAHEC at Madison High School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 828-649-2876 for open days.
Where is MAHEC at Madison High School?
MAHEC at Madison High School is at 5740 US-25, Marshall, NC, 28753, Madison County. The area measures 236 people per square mile. Madison County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MAHEC at Madison High School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MAHEC at Madison High School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-649-2876 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC. locations near MAHEC at Madison High School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC. sites to MAHEC at Madison High School 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 North Carolina?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads North Carolina formularies free at 1-855-408-1212.