federally qualified health center site
ECCHC Norwalk Health Center — Olena, Ohio
About ECCHC Norwalk Health Center
ECCHC Norwalk Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Olena, Huron County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at ECCHC Norwalk Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at ECCHC Norwalk Health 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, so 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 ECCHC Norwalk Health Center
ECCHC Norwalk Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Ohio expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,535,073 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-686-1578; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
ECCHC Norwalk Health 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
ECCHC Norwalk Health Center is at 134 Cleveland Rd, #B, Norwalk, OH, 44857-9021, Huron County.
Olena measures 160 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
Call 419-626-5623 x5195 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 ECCHC Norwalk Health Center
The closest unrelated listing is FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave, listed under Community Care Access, 5.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave | Community Care Access · Norwalk | 5.9 mi |
| Norwalk Health Center | Community Care Access · Norwalk | 6 mi |
| FHS - BH @ Edison High School | Community Care Access · Milan | 10.1 mi |
| FHS - BH @ Edison Elementary School | Community Care Access · Milan | 10.1 mi |
| FHS - BH @ Monroeville Local Schools | Community Care Access · Monroeville | 10.6 mi |
| FHS - BH @ Edison Middle School | Community Care Access · Berlin Heights | 12 mi |
| Community Health Services - Willard | Community Care Access · Willard | 13 mi |
| EHOVE Health Center | Community Care Access · Milan | 13.2 mi |
| FHS BH @ (Huron) McCormick Middle School | Community Care Access · Huron | 16.6 mi |
| FHS BH @ Huron High School | Community Care Access · Huron | 16.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ECCHC Norwalk Health Center
Does ECCHC Norwalk Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for ECCHC Norwalk Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 419-626-5623 x5195 to confirm.
What kind of site is ECCHC Norwalk Health Center?
HRSA records ECCHC Norwalk Health Center as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is ECCHC Norwalk Health Center?
ECCHC Norwalk Health Center is at 134 Cleveland Rd, #B, Norwalk, OH, 44857-9021, Huron County. The area measures 160 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ECCHC Norwalk Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ECCHC Norwalk Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 419-626-5623 x5195 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near ECCHC Norwalk Health Center?
Norwalk Health Center is 6 miles away and FHS - BH @ Edison High School 10.1 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Ohio?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) reads Ohio formularies free at 1-800-686-1578.