federally qualified health center site
Torrington Intermediate School — Torrington, Connecticut
About Torrington Intermediate School
Torrington Intermediate School 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 2011; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above 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 Torrington Intermediate School
Part B pays for the visit at Torrington Intermediate School 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 Torrington Intermediate School
Torrington Intermediate School 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
Torrington Intermediate School 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
Torrington Intermediate School is at 200 Middle School Dr, Torrington, CT, 06790-3168, 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 40 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 860-496-4050 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 Torrington Intermediate School
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, INCORPORATED site is Torringford Elementary School in Torrington, 1.5 miles away.
Torrington Middle School and High School in Torrington is the next one out, 2.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC, listed under Community Care Access, 6.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Northwest Hills Planning Region carries 20 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torringford Elementary School | Same network · Torrington | 1.5 mi |
| Torrington Middle School and High School | Same network · Torrington | 2.4 mi |
| Oliver Wolcott Vocational Technical School | Same network · Torrington | 2.6 mi |
| Torrington Soup Kitchen c/o Trinity Church | Same network · Torrington | 3.4 mi |
| Vogel Whetmore Elementary School | Same network · Torrington | 3.4 mi |
| Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington | Same network · Torrington | 3.5 mi |
| Mary P. Hinsdale - SBHC | Community Care Access · Winsted | 6.5 mi |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 10.6 mi |
| Bristol Technical High School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 10.7 mi |
| West Bristol School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 11.2 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BRISTOL | Community Care Access · Bristol | 12.4 mi |
| Ivy Drive School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 12.4 mi |
| Bristol Eastern High School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 12.7 mi |
| Stafford School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 12.7 mi |
| Wheeler Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Bristol | 12.9 mi |
| Mountain View School | Community Care Access · Bristol | 13 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Torrington Intermediate School
Does Torrington Intermediate School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Torrington Intermediate School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 860-496-4050 to confirm.
What kind of site is Torrington Intermediate School?
HRSA records Torrington Intermediate School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2011. 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 Torrington Intermediate School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Torrington Intermediate School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 860-496-4050 for open days.
Where is Torrington Intermediate School?
Torrington Intermediate School is at 200 Middle School Dr, Torrington, CT, 06790-3168, 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 Torrington Intermediate School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Torrington Intermediate School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 860-496-4050 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, INCORPORATED locations near Torrington Intermediate School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF GREATER TORRINGTON, INCORPORATED sites to Torrington Intermediate School 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.