federally qualified health center site
ECCHC @ OVH — Sandusky, Ohio
About ECCHC @ OVH
ECCHC @ OVH is a federally qualified health center site in Sandusky, Erie 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 @ OVH
Part B pays for the visit at ECCHC @ OVH 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 @ OVH
ECCHC @ OVH 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 @ OVH 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 @ OVH is at 3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5598, Erie County.
Sandusky measures 2,569 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
Call 419-626-5623 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 @ OVH
The closest unrelated listing is FHS @ Sandusky Primary School, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Erie County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FHS @ Sandusky Primary School | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.5 mi |
| FHS @ Sandusky RCAAS | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.6 mi |
| Erie County Job & Family Services | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.8 mi |
| FHS @ Sandusky SELA | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.8 mi |
| FHS - Water Street | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.9 mi |
| Family Health Services of Erie County | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.9 mi |
| Family Health Services Medical Center | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.9 mi |
| FHS Behavioral Health - Hayes Avenue | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.9 mi |
| Family Health Services - Medical Center | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.9 mi |
| FHS @ Sandusky Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ECCHC @ OVH
Does ECCHC @ OVH accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for ECCHC @ OVH, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 419-626-5623 to confirm.
What kind of site is ECCHC @ OVH?
HRSA records ECCHC @ OVH as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is ECCHC @ OVH?
ECCHC @ OVH is at 3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5598, Erie County. The area measures 2,569 people per square mile. Erie County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ECCHC @ OVH?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ECCHC @ OVH charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 419-626-5623 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near ECCHC @ OVH?
FHS @ Sandusky RCAAS is 0.6 miles away and Erie County Job & Family Services 0.8 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.