federally qualified health center site
MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit — Bay City, Texas
About MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit
MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Bay City, Matagorda County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 44 operating hours a week, below the 48-hour median for health center sites in Matagorda County.
MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION runs 10 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 MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit
Part B pays for the visit at MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit 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 MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION; 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 MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit
MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Texas has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 4,770,640 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Texas Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-9240; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit 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
MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit is at 205 Ida Ave, Bay City, TX, 77414-3144, Matagorda County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Bay City measures 2,028 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mehop.org.
Call 979-245-2008 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 MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit
The nearest MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION site is MEHOP Administration and Outreach in Bay City, at the same registered coordinates.
MEHOP Clinic Adminstration in Bay City is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
Matagorda County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MEHOP Administration and Outreach | Same network · Bay City | <0.1 mi |
| MEHOP Clinic Adminstration | Same network · Bay City | <0.1 mi |
| MEHOP Oral Health Clinic | Same network · Bay City | <0.1 mi |
| MEHOP Women and Children Center | Same network · Bay City | 0.1 mi |
| MEHOP Primary and Behavioral Health | Same network · Bay City | 0.7 mi |
| MEHOP Wharton Health 1 | Same network · Wharton | 24 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit
Does MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 979-245-2008 to confirm.
What kind of site is MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit?
HRSA records MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 979-245-2008 for open days.
Where is MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit?
MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit is at 205 Ida Ave, Bay City, TX, 77414-3144, Matagorda County. The area measures 2,028 people per square mile. Matagorda County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 979-245-2008 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION locations near MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION sites to MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit 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 Texas?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Texas Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads Texas formularies free at 1-800-252-9240.