FQHC Look-Alike site
MAHEC at West Marion Elementary — Marion, North Carolina
About MAHEC at West Marion Elementary
MAHEC at West Marion Elementary is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Marion, McDowell 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 2023; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 44-hour median for health center sites in McDowell 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 West Marion Elementary
Part B pays for the visit at MAHEC at West Marion Elementary 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 West Marion Elementary
MAHEC at West Marion Elementary 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 West Marion Elementary 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 West Marion Elementary is at 820 Marler Rd, Marion, NC, 28752-9693, McDowell County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Marion measures 1,370 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 828-738-3353 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 West Marion Elementary
The nearest Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC. site is MAHEC at Foothills Community School in Marion, 3.1 miles away.
MAHEC at Glenwood Elementary School in Marion is the next one out, 4.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is West Marion Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
McDowell County carries 17 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MAHEC at Foothills Community School | Same network · Marion | 3.1 mi |
| MAHEC at Glenwood Elementary School | Same network · Marion | 4.4 mi |
| MAHEC at McDowell High School | Same network · Marion | 5.4 mi |
| MAHEC at West McDowell Middle | Same network · Marion | 5.5 mi |
| MAHEC at East McDowell Middle | Same network · Marion | 5.8 mi |
| MAHEC at McDowell Academy & Early College | Same network · Marion | 6 mi |
| West Marion Elementary School | Community Care Access · Marion | <0.1 mi |
| McDowell County Health Center | Community Care Access · Marion | 3.6 mi |
| Pleasant Gardens Elementary | Community Care Access · Marion | 4.9 mi |
| North Cove Elementary School | Community Care Access · Marion | 5.1 mi |
| McDowell High School | Community Care Access · Marion | 5.4 mi |
| West McDowell Middle School | Community Care Access · Marion | 5.5 mi |
| Marion Elementary School | Community Care Access · Marion | 5.7 mi |
| East McDowell Middle School | Community Care Access · Marion | 5.8 mi |
| Kintegra at R-S Middle | Community Care Access · Rutherfordton | 16.1 mi |
| Celo Health Center | Community Care Access · Burnsville | 16.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MAHEC at West Marion Elementary
Does MAHEC at West Marion Elementary accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MAHEC at West Marion Elementary, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 828-738-3353 to confirm.
What kind of site is MAHEC at West Marion Elementary?
HRSA records MAHEC at West Marion Elementary as a seasonal FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. 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 West Marion Elementary?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at MAHEC at West Marion Elementary. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 828-738-3353 for open days.
Where is MAHEC at West Marion Elementary?
MAHEC at West Marion Elementary is at 820 Marler Rd, Marion, NC, 28752-9693, McDowell County. The area measures 1,370 people per square mile. McDowell County holds 17 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MAHEC at West Marion Elementary?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MAHEC at West Marion Elementary charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-738-3353 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC. locations near MAHEC at West Marion Elementary?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Mountain Area Health Education Center, INC. sites to MAHEC at West Marion Elementary 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.