federally qualified health center site
FAST Academy — Torrington, Connecticut
About FAST Academy
FAST Academy is a federally qualified health center site in Torrington, Northwest Hills Planning Region. 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 2021; it reports 2 operating hours a week, below the 31.3-hour median for health center sites in Northwest Hills Planning Region.
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, INCORPORATED runs 17 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 FAST Academy
Part B pays for the visit at FAST Academy 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, 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 FAST Academy
FAST Academy is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Connecticut expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 742,808 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-994-9422; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
FAST Academy 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
FAST Academy is at 500 Migeon Ave, Torrington, CT, 06790-4644, Northwest Hills Planning Region.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Torrington measures 870 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 2 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chwctorr.org.
Call 860-610-8705 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 FAST Academy
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, INCORPORATED site is Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington in Torrington, 0.1 miles away.
Mobile Medical Unit in Torrington is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC, listed under Community Care Access, 8.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Northwest Hills Planning Region carries 20 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington | Same network · Torrington | 0.1 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit | Same network · Torrington | 0.1 mi |
| Vogel Whetmore Elementary School | Same network · Torrington | 0.8 mi |
| Torrington Soup Kitchen c/o Trinity Church | Same network · Torrington | 0.9 mi |
| Oliver Wolcott Vocational Technical School | Same network · Torrington | 1.1 mi |
| Torrington Middle School and High School | Same network · Torrington | 1.1 mi |
| Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC | Community Care Access · Winsted | 8.5 mi |
| Bristol Technical High School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 11.2 mi |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 11.6 mi |
| West Bristol School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 11.7 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BRISTOL | Community Care Access · Bristol | 13.3 mi |
| Bristol Central High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Bristol | 13.8 mi |
| Wheeler Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Bristol | 13.8 mi |
| Bristol Central High School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 13.8 mi |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 13.9 mi |
| Ivy Drive School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 14 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FAST Academy
Does FAST Academy accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for FAST Academy, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 860-610-8705 to confirm.
What kind of site is FAST Academy?
HRSA records FAST Academy as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2021. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 17 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at FAST Academy?
HRSA reports 2 operating hours a week at FAST Academy. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 860-610-8705 for open days.
Where is FAST Academy?
FAST Academy is at 500 Migeon Ave, Torrington, CT, 06790-4644, Northwest Hills Planning Region. The area measures 870 people per square mile. Northwest Hills Planning Region holds 20 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at FAST Academy?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FAST Academy charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 860-610-8705 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, INCORPORATED locations near FAST Academy?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, INCORPORATED sites to FAST Academy 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 Connecticut?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) reads Connecticut formularies free at 1-800-994-9422.