federally qualified health center site
Margaretta SBHC — Castalia, Ohio
About Margaretta SBHC
Margaretta SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Castalia, 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 Margaretta SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at Margaretta SBHC 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 Margaretta SBHC
Margaretta SBHC 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
Margaretta SBHC 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
Margaretta SBHC is at 305 S Washington St, Castalia, OH, 44824-9263, Erie County.
Castalia measures 790 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
Call 567-867-5116 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 Margaretta SBHC
The closest unrelated listing is ECCHC @ Sandusky Career Center, listed under Community Care Access, 3.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Erie County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ECCHC @ Sandusky Career Center | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 3.5 mi |
| Erie County Health Department | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 4.7 mi |
| Erie County Community Health Center Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 4.7 mi |
| FHS @ Sandusky Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 5.4 mi |
| FHS - Sandusky High School | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 5.4 mi |
| Family Health Services of Erie County | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 5.5 mi |
| FHS Behavioral Health - Hayes Avenue | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 5.5 mi |
| Erie County Job & Family Services | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 6 mi |
| FHS @ Sandusky RCAAS | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 6.3 mi |
| FHS @ Sandusky SELA | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 6.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Margaretta SBHC
Does Margaretta SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Margaretta SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 567-867-5116 to confirm.
What kind of site is Margaretta SBHC?
HRSA records Margaretta SBHC as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is Margaretta SBHC?
Margaretta SBHC is at 305 S Washington St, Castalia, OH, 44824-9263, Erie County. The area measures 790 people per square mile. Erie County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Margaretta SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Margaretta SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 567-867-5116 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near Margaretta SBHC?
Erie County Health Department is 4.7 miles away and Erie County Community Health Center Mobile Unit 4.7 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.