federally qualified health center site

FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave — Norwalk, Ohio

About FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave

FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave is a federally qualified health center site in Norwalk, Huron County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 35-hour median for health center sites in Huron County.

FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY runs 17 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 FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave

Part B pays for the visit at FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave 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 Medicare billing number 721876 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.

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 FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave

FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave 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

FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave 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

FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave is at 265 Benedict Ave, Norwalk, OH, 44857-2308, Huron County.

Norwalk measures 160 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.

Call 419-502-2800 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 FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave

The nearest FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY site is FHS - BH @ Edison Elementary School in Milan, 4.6 miles away.

FHS - BH @ Edison High School in Milan is the next one out, 5.2 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Norwalk Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Huron County carries 4 listings.

The full Ohio list is.

Other options near FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave
ResourceTypeDistance
FHS - BH @ Edison Elementary SchoolSame network · Milan4.6 mi
FHS - BH @ Edison High SchoolSame network · Milan5.2 mi
FHS - BH @ Monroeville Local SchoolsSame network · Monroeville5.4 mi
FHS - BH @ Edison Middle SchoolSame network · Berlin Heights8.8 mi
FHS BH @ (Huron) McCormick Middle SchoolSame network · Huron11.8 mi
FHS BH @ Huron High SchoolSame network · Huron11.9 mi
Norwalk Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Norwalk0.3 mi
ECCHC Norwalk Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Olena5.9 mi
EHOVE Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Milan7.5 mi
Community Health Services - WillardCommunity Care Access · Willard15.1 mi
Erie County Job & Family ServicesCommunity Care Access · Sandusky15.3 mi
Margaretta SBHCCommunity Care Access · Castalia16.1 mi
ECCHC @ OVHCommunity Care Access · Sandusky16.1 mi
Erie County Health DepartmentCommunity Care Access · Sandusky17 mi
Erie County Community Health Center Mobile UnitCommunity Care Access · Sandusky17 mi
ECCHC @ Sandusky Career CenterCommunity Care Access · Sandusky17.1 mi

Common questions

Questions about FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave

Does FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 721876 for FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 419-502-2800 to confirm.

What kind of site is FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave?

HRSA records FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY operates it alongside 17 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave?

HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 419-502-2800 for open days.

Where is FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave?

FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave is at 265 Benedict Ave, Norwalk, OH, 44857-2308, Huron County. The area measures 160 people per square mile. Huron County holds 4 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 419-502-2800 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY locations near FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY sites to FHS Norwalk - 265 Benedict Ave 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 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.