federally qualified health center site

Clay County School-Based Health Center — Fort Gaines, Georgia

About Clay County School-Based Health Center

Clay County School-Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Fort Gaines, Clay County. 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 2023; it reports 38.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 38.5-hour median for health center sites in Clay County.

Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. runs 35 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 Clay County School-Based Health Center

Part B pays for the visit at Clay County School-Based Health Center 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 Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc.; 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 Clay County School-Based Health Center

Clay County School-Based Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

Georgia has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,944,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.

Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) answers formulary questions free at 1-866-552-4464; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

Clay County School-Based Health Center 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

Clay County School-Based Health Center is at 200 Hobbs Ln, Fort Gaines, GA, 39851-3319, Clay County.

The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.

Fort Gaines measures 218 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 38.5 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at aaphc.org.

Call 229-888-6559 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 Clay County School-Based Health Center

The nearest Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. site is Edison Medical Center in Edison, 18.3 miles away.

Dawson Medical Center in Dawson is the next one out, 36.4 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is PRIMARY CARE OF SW GEORGIA, INC., listed under Community Care Access, 17.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

The full Georgia list is.

Other options near Clay County School-Based Health Center
ResourceTypeDistance
Edison Medical CenterSame network · Edison18.3 mi
Dawson Medical CenterSame network · Dawson36.4 mi
Terrell County School-Based Health CenterSame network · Dawson37.6 mi
Live Oak Elementary School-Based Health CenterSame network · Albany45.1 mi
Baker County Primary Health CareSame network · Newton46.2 mi
AAPHC Renaissance CenterSame network · Albany48.3 mi
PRIMARY CARE OF SW GEORGIA, INC.Community Care Access · Blakely17.7 mi
Primary Care of Southwest Georgia - Early County Elementary SchoolCommunity Care Access · Blakely17.7 mi
The Grist-Addison Administration Building of Primary Care of Southwest GeorgiaCommunity Care Access · Blakely17.7 mi
CareConnect Convenient CareCommunity Care Access · Cuthbert18 mi
CareConnect Family PracticeCommunity Care Access · Georgetown18.5 mi
Stewart County SchoolCommunity Care Access · Lumpkin34.4 mi

Common questions

Questions about Clay County School-Based Health Center

Does Clay County School-Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Clay County School-Based Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 229-888-6559 to confirm.

What kind of site is Clay County School-Based Health Center?

HRSA records Clay County School-Based Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. operates it alongside 35 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Clay County School-Based Health Center?

HRSA reports 38.5 operating hours a week at Clay County School-Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 229-888-6559 for open days.

Where is Clay County School-Based Health Center?

Clay County School-Based Health Center is at 200 Hobbs Ln, Fort Gaines, GA, 39851-3319, Clay County. The area measures 218 people per square mile.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Clay County School-Based Health Center?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Clay County School-Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 229-888-6559 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. locations near Clay County School-Based Health Center?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. sites to Clay County School-Based Health Center 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 Georgia?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) reads Georgia formularies free at 1-866-552-4464.