federally qualified health center site

EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM — Lodge, South Carolina

About EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM

EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM is a federally qualified health center site in Lodge, Colleton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

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 2010; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Colleton County.

FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK, INC. runs 30 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 EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM

Part B pays for the visit at EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM 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 FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK, 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 EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM

EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,230,384 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.

South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-868-9095; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM 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

EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM is at 14405 Bells Hwy, Lodge, SC, 29082-9331, Colleton County.

The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.

Lodge measures 36 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.

Call 843-768-9518 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 EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM

The nearest FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK, INC. site is Forest Hills Elementary School in Walterboro, 13.3 miles away.

Walterboro Family Health Center in Walterboro is the next one out, 13.4 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care, listed under Community Care Access, 13.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Colleton County carries 6 listings.

The full South Carolina list is.

Other options near EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM
ResourceTypeDistance
Forest Hills Elementary SchoolSame network · Walterboro13.3 mi
Walterboro Family Health CenterSame network · Walterboro13.4 mi
Dorchester Family Health CenterSame network · Summerville38 mi
Baptist Hill Middle High SchoolSame network · Hollywood40.7 mi
Fetter Health Wellness Center for WomenSame network · Summerville41.4 mi
Hollywood Family Health CenterSame network · Hollywood41.5 mi
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family CareCommunity Care Access · Walterboro13.5 mi
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care and PediatricsCommunity Care Access · Walterboro13.8 mi
Mobile Health Clinic 1Community Care Access · Walterboro13.8 mi
Varnville Medical CenterCommunity Care Access · Varnville15 mi
HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTERCommunity Care Access · Hampton15.6 mi
BJHCHS Mobile UnitCommunity Care Access · Hampton15.6 mi
LOW COUNTRY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMCommunity Care Access · Fairfax21.2 mi
ST GEORGE MEDICAL CENTERCommunity Care Access · Saint George22.5 mi
Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Padgett Family PracticeCommunity Care Access · Bamberg23.1 mi
Bamberg Specialty ServicesCommunity Care Access · Bamberg23.2 mi

Common questions

Questions about EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM

Does EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 843-768-9518 to confirm.

What kind of site is EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM?

HRSA records EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2010. FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK, INC. operates it alongside 30 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM?

HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 843-768-9518 for open days.

Where is EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM?

EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM is at 14405 Bells Hwy, Lodge, SC, 29082-9331, Colleton County. The area measures 36 people per square mile. Colleton County holds 6 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-768-9518 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK, INC. locations near EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FETTER HEALTH CARE NETWORK, INC. sites to EAST COAST MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM 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 South Carolina?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads South Carolina formularies free at 1-800-868-9095.