federally qualified health center site
Jenkins County Schools — Millen, Georgia
About Jenkins County Schools
Jenkins County Schools is a federally qualified health center site in Millen, Jenkins 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 2025; it reports 35 operating hours a week, in line with the 35-hour median for health center sites in Jenkins County.
EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER runs 24 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 Jenkins County Schools
Part B pays for the visit at Jenkins County Schools 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 EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER; 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 Jenkins County Schools
Jenkins County Schools 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
Jenkins County Schools 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
Jenkins County Schools is at 433 Barney Ave, Millen, GA, 30442, Jenkins County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Millen measures 27 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at eghc.org.
Call 478-494-9928 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 Jenkins County Schools
The nearest EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER site is East Georgia Healthcare Center - Mobile Unit 2 in Millen, 0.7 miles away.
East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc.-Millen in Millen is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MAP @ Blakeney Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, 18.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jenkins County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Georgia Healthcare Center - Mobile Unit 2 | Same network · Millen | 0.7 mi |
| East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc.-Millen | Same network · Millen | 0.7 mi |
| East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc. | Same network · Sylvania | 17.5 mi |
| Emanuel County Institute | Same network · Twin City | 20 mi |
| EGSC Student Health Center | Same network · Swainsboro | 26 mi |
| Swainsboro Elementary School | Same network · Swainsboro | 26.8 mi |
| MAP @ Blakeney Elementary School | Community Care Access · Waynesboro | 18.9 mi |
| MAP @ Burke County SBSS | Community Care Access · Waynesboro | 19 mi |
| MAP @ Waynesboro | Community Care Access · Waynesboro | 19.3 mi |
| East Georgia Healthcare Center - Wadley | Community Care Access · Wadley | 27.2 mi |
| East Georgia Health Care Center - Metter | Community Care Access · Metter | 29.2 mi |
| Medical Associates Plus at Keysville | Community Care Access · Keysville | 33.9 mi |
| Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc. dba Medical Associates Plus @ Wrens | Community Care Access · Wrens | 37.7 mi |
| Community Health Care Systems Inc.- Wrens, GA | Community Care Access · Wrens | 38 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Jenkins County Schools
Does Jenkins County Schools accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Jenkins County Schools, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 478-494-9928 to confirm.
What kind of site is Jenkins County Schools?
HRSA records Jenkins County Schools as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER operates it alongside 24 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Jenkins County Schools?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Jenkins County Schools. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 478-494-9928 for open days.
Where is Jenkins County Schools?
Jenkins County Schools is at 433 Barney Ave, Millen, GA, 30442, Jenkins County. The area measures 27 people per square mile. Jenkins County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Jenkins County Schools?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Jenkins County Schools charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 478-494-9928 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER locations near Jenkins County Schools?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER sites to Jenkins County Schools 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.