federally qualified health center site

Swainsboro Elementary School — Swainsboro, Georgia

About Swainsboro Elementary School

Swainsboro Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Swainsboro, Emanuel 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 20 operating hours a week, in line with the 20-hour median for health center sites in Emanuel 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 Swainsboro Elementary School

Part B pays for the visit at Swainsboro Elementary 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 Medicare billing number c21023 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1194569228.

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 Swainsboro Elementary School

Swainsboro Elementary 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

Swainsboro Elementary 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

Swainsboro Elementary School is at 258 Tiger Trl, Swainsboro, GA, 30401-4850, Emanuel County.

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

Swainsboro measures 72 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here.

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

Call 478-237-6262 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 Swainsboro Elementary School

The nearest EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER site is EGSC Student Health Center in Swainsboro, 1.6 miles away.

East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit in Swainsboro is the next one out, 2.4 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is East Georgia Health Care Center - Metter, listed under Community Care Access, 18.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Emanuel County carries 8 listings.

The full Georgia list is.

Other options near Swainsboro Elementary School
ResourceTypeDistance
EGSC Student Health CenterSame network · Swainsboro1.6 mi
East Georgia Health Center Mobile UnitSame network · Swainsboro2.4 mi
East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc.Same network · Swainsboro2.4 mi
Mobile Eye ClinicSame network · Swainsboro2.4 mi
East Georgia Healthcare CenterSame network · Swainsboro2.6 mi
Emanuel County InstituteSame network · Twin City8.9 mi
East Georgia Health Care Center - MetterCommunity Care Access · Metter18.8 mi
East Georgia Healthcare Center - WadleyCommunity Care Access · Wadley21.1 mi
East Georgia Health Care Center - VidaliaCommunity Care Access · Vidalia25.9 mi
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC.Community Care Access · Wrightsville26.8 mi
Community Health Care Systems, Inc. Johnson County SchoolsCommunity Care Access · Wrightsville26.9 mi
TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTERCommunity Care Access · Tennille38.6 mi
Community Health Care Systems Administration and Specialty ServicesCommunity Care Access · Sandersville40.1 mi
CareConnect Family PracticeCommunity Care Access · Alamo40.5 mi
SANDERSVILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CTRCommunity Care Access · Sandersville41.2 mi

Common questions

Questions about Swainsboro Elementary School

Does Swainsboro Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number c21023 for Swainsboro Elementary School, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 478-237-6262 to confirm.

What kind of site is Swainsboro Elementary School?

HRSA records Swainsboro Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. 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 Swainsboro Elementary School?

HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at Swainsboro Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 478-237-6262 for open days.

Where is Swainsboro Elementary School?

Swainsboro Elementary School is at 258 Tiger Trl, Swainsboro, GA, 30401-4850, Emanuel County. The area measures 72 people per square mile. Emanuel County holds 8 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Swainsboro Elementary School?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Swainsboro Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 478-237-6262 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER locations near Swainsboro Elementary School?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER sites to Swainsboro Elementary 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.