Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center
FQHCOperated by Morehouse Community Medical Centers Inc
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
49.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center
Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Mer Rouge, LA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
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Coverage + benefits in Louisiana
Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center accepts Louisiana Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center offer?
Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center in Mer Rouge, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center?
49.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center located?
Communihealth Services Mer Rouge Family Practice & Behavioral Health Center is at 108 N 16th St, Mer Rouge, LA 71261-9726. Phone: 318-239-8010.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.