federally qualified health center site
RRHC 49 Briceland — Garberville, California
About RRHC 49 Briceland
RRHC 49 Briceland is a federally qualified health center site in Garberville, Humboldt County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025.
REDWOODS RURAL HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED runs 9 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 RRHC 49 Briceland
Part B pays for the visit at RRHC 49 Briceland 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 REDWOODS RURAL HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED; 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 RRHC 49 Briceland
RRHC 49 Briceland is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
California expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 6,933,303 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-434-0222; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
RRHC 49 Briceland 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
RRHC 49 Briceland is at 49 Briceland Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542, Humboldt County.
Garberville measures 144 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
Call 707-923-7521 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 RRHC 49 Briceland
The nearest REDWOODS RURAL HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED site is REDWOODS RURAL HEALTH CENTER in Redway, 2 miles away.
RRHC Mobile Dental Services in Redway is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SOUTHERN TRINITY HEALTH SERVICES, listed under Community Care Access, 29.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Humboldt County carries 33 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| REDWOODS RURAL HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Redway | 2 mi |
| RRHC Mobile Dental Services | Same network · Redway | 2 mi |
| RRHC Mobile Medical Office | Same network · Redway | 2 mi |
| REDWAY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER/REDWAY ELEMENTARY | Same network · Redway | 2.3 mi |
| Community Supports Annex | Same network · Redway | 2.4 mi |
| RRHC Administrative Services | Same network · Redway | 2.4 mi |
| SOUTHERN TRINITY HEALTH SERVICES | Community Care Access · Mad River | 29.7 mi |
| We Care - Scotia Bluffs | Community Care Access · Scotia | 31.4 mi |
| LONG VALLEY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Laytonville | 32.6 mi |
| LONG VALLEY HEALTH CENTER - DENTAL | Community Care Access · Laytonville | 32.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RRHC 49 Briceland
Does RRHC 49 Briceland accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RRHC 49 Briceland, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 707-923-7521 to confirm.
What kind of site is RRHC 49 Briceland?
HRSA records RRHC 49 Briceland as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. REDWOODS RURAL HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is RRHC 49 Briceland?
RRHC 49 Briceland is at 49 Briceland Dr, Garberville, CA, 95542, Humboldt County. The area measures 144 people per square mile. Humboldt County holds 33 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RRHC 49 Briceland?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RRHC 49 Briceland charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 707-923-7521 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other REDWOODS RURAL HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED locations near RRHC 49 Briceland?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest REDWOODS RURAL HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED sites to RRHC 49 Briceland 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 else is near RRHC 49 Briceland?
We Care - Scotia Bluffs is 31.4 miles away and LONG VALLEY HEALTH CENTER 32.6 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in California?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads California formularies free at 1-800-434-0222.