federally qualified health center site
Stewart County School — Lumpkin, Georgia
About Stewart County School
Stewart County School is a federally qualified health center site in Lumpkin, Stewart County. 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 2025; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 42-hour median for health center sites in Stewart County.
VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC runs 7 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 Stewart County School
Part B pays for the visit at Stewart County 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 VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 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 Stewart County School
Stewart County School 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
Stewart County 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
Stewart County School is at 15582 GA Highway 27, Lumpkin, GA, 31815-4438, Stewart County.
Lumpkin measures 689 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 229-838-4374 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 Stewart County School
The nearest VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC site is Fort Benning Road Health Center in Columbus, 27.8 miles away.
Medical RV in Columbus is the next one out, 27.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CareConnect Health, Inc., listed under Community Care Access, 5.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Stewart County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Benning Road Health Center | Same network · Columbus | 27.8 mi |
| Medical RV | Same network · Columbus | 27.8 mi |
| VHCS Mobile Dental Services | Same network · Columbus | 27.8 mi |
| Dorothy Height Elementary School SBHC | Same network · Columbus | 28 mi |
| Richards Middle School | Same network · Columbus | 32.4 mi |
| Talbot County Medical/Dental Center | Same network · Talbotton | 45.2 mi |
| CareConnect Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Richland | 5.8 mi |
| CareConnect Family Practice and Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Richland | 5.8 mi |
| CareConnect Family Practice | Community Care Access · Cusseta | 17.8 mi |
| CareConnect Convenient Care | Community Care Access · Cuthbert | 19.4 mi |
| Dawson Medical Center | Community Care Access · Dawson | 26.8 mi |
| Terrell County School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Dawson | 28.3 mi |
| Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Mobile Medical Unit | Community Care Access · Ellaville | 28.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Stewart County School
Does Stewart County School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Stewart County School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 229-838-4374 to confirm.
What kind of site is Stewart County School?
HRSA records Stewart County School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Stewart County School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Stewart County School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 229-838-4374 for open days.
Where is Stewart County School?
Stewart County School is at 15582 GA Highway 27, Lumpkin, GA, 31815-4438, Stewart County. The area measures 689 people per square mile. Stewart County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Stewart County School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Stewart County School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 229-838-4374 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC locations near Stewart County School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC sites to Stewart County 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 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.