federally qualified health center site
Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC — Bethel, Connecticut
About Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC
Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Bethel, Western Connecticut Planning Region. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
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 20 operating hours a week, below the 35-hour median for health center sites in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED runs 177 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 Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC 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 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 Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC
Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC 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
Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC 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
Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC is at 500 Whittlesey Dr, Bethel, CT, 06801-1518, Western Connecticut Planning Region.
Bethel measures 3,127 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here.
Call 203-794-8700 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 Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED site is Anna H. Rockwell SBHC in Bethel, 0.1 miles away.
Bethel Middle School SBHC in Bethel is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Rogers Park Middle School, listed under Community Care Access, 2.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Western Connecticut Planning Region carries 67 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anna H. Rockwell SBHC | Same network · Bethel | 0.1 mi |
| Bethel Middle School SBHC | Same network · Bethel | 0.1 mi |
| Bethel High School SBHC | Same network · Bethel | 0.3 mi |
| Frank A. Berry School SBHC | Same network · Bethel | 0.4 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF DANBURY | Same network · Danbury | 3 mi |
| Second Hill Lane Elementary SBHC | Same network · Stratford | 17.2 mi |
| Rogers Park Middle School | Community Care Access · Danbury | 2.3 mi |
| CIFC Health - 70 Main | Community Care Access · Danbury | 2.7 mi |
| Broadview Middle School | Community Care Access · Danbury | 2.8 mi |
| CIFC Health - 132 Main | Community Care Access · Danbury | 2.8 mi |
| CIFC Health Mobile Health Unit | Community Care Access · Danbury | 2.8 mi |
| CIFC Health - 120 Main | Community Care Access · Danbury | 2.8 mi |
| Ellsworth Avenue Elementary School | Community Care Access · Danbury | 3.1 mi |
| CIFC Health - 152 West | Community Care Access · Danbury | 3.6 mi |
| Henry Abbott Technical High School | Community Care Access · Danbury | 3.6 mi |
| Westside Middle School Academy | Community Care Access · Danbury | 4.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC
Does Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 203-794-8700 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC?
HRSA records Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2021. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 177 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 203-794-8700 for open days.
Where is Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC?
Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC is at 500 Whittlesey Dr, Bethel, CT, 06801-1518, Western Connecticut Planning Region. The area measures 3,127 people per square mile. Western Connecticut Planning Region holds 67 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 203-794-8700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED locations near Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED sites to Ralph M.T. Johnson School SBHC 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.