federally qualified health center site
The Coffee Break Project — Rocky Ford, Colorado
About The Coffee Break Project
The Coffee Break Project is a federally qualified health center site in Rocky Ford, Otero County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 55-hour median for health center sites in Otero County.
VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS runs 36 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 The Coffee Break Project
Part B pays for the visit at The Coffee Break Project 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 VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS; 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 The Coffee Break Project
The Coffee Break Project is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Colorado expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,036,586 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-888-696-7213; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
The Coffee Break Project 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
The Coffee Break Project is at 955 Swink Ave, Rocky Ford, CO, 81067-1349, Otero County.
Rocky Ford measures 2,297 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 719-383-5454 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 The Coffee Break Project
The nearest VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS site is T-Shirt Palace in Rocky Ford, at the same registered coordinates.
Valley-Wide Counseling & Support Center - Rocky Ford in Rocky Ford is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is La Junta Perinatal Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 11.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Otero County carries 12 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| T-Shirt Palace | Same network · Rocky Ford | <0.1 mi |
| Valley-Wide Counseling & Support Center - Rocky Ford | Same network · Rocky Ford | <0.1 mi |
| Valley-Wide Peer 404 | Same network · Rocky Ford | <0.1 mi |
| Rocky Ford Clinic | Same network · Rocky Ford | 0.7 mi |
| Valley-Wide Administrative Services- La Junta North | Same network · La Junta | 10.1 mi |
| Valley-Wide Administrative Services- La Junta South | Same network · La Junta | 10.1 mi |
| La Junta Perinatal Clinic | Community Care Access · North La Junta | 11.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about The Coffee Break Project
Does The Coffee Break Project accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for The Coffee Break Project, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 719-383-5454 to confirm.
What kind of site is The Coffee Break Project?
HRSA records The Coffee Break Project as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS operates it alongside 36 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at The Coffee Break Project?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at The Coffee Break Project. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 719-383-5454 for open days.
Where is The Coffee Break Project?
The Coffee Break Project is at 955 Swink Ave, Rocky Ford, CO, 81067-1349, Otero County. The area measures 2,297 people per square mile. Otero County holds 12 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at The Coffee Break Project?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what The Coffee Break Project charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 719-383-5454 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS locations near The Coffee Break Project?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS sites to The Coffee Break Project 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 Colorado?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Colorado formularies free at 1-888-696-7213.