federally qualified health center site
MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC — Mount Ayr, Iowa
About MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC
MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Mount Ayr, Ringgold 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 2006; it reports 10 operating hours a week, below the 16-hour median for health center sites in Ringgold County.
INFINITY HEALTH runs 19 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 MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC 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 INFINITY HEALTH; 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 MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC
MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Iowa expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 685,807 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-351-4664; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC 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
MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC is at 1001 E Columbus St, Mount Ayr, IA, 50854-2220, Ringgold County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Mount Ayr measures 632 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chcsi.org.
Call 641-446-2383 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 MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC
The nearest INFINITY HEALTH site is MT. AYR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Mount Ayr, 0.2 miles away.
Mount Ayr Office in Mount Ayr is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ERIN BAILEY, listed under Telehealth, 29.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Ringgold County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MT. AYR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Same network · Mount Ayr | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Ayr Office | Same network · Mount Ayr | 0.5 mi |
| Infinity Health - Mount Ayr Office | Same network · Mount Ayr | 0.7 mi |
| Lamoni Community School District | Same network · Lamoni | 16.5 mi |
| LAMONI NURSING & REHAB CENTER | Same network · Lamoni | 17.2 mi |
| Infinity Health - Lamoni Office | Same network · Lamoni | 17.3 mi |
| ERIN BAILEY | Telehealth · Lorimor | 29.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC
Does MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 641-446-2383 to confirm.
What kind of site is MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC?
HRSA records MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2006. INFINITY HEALTH operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 641-446-2383 for open days.
Where is MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC?
MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC is at 1001 E Columbus St, Mount Ayr, IA, 50854-2220, Ringgold County. The area measures 632 people per square mile. Ringgold County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-446-2383 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INFINITY HEALTH locations near MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INFINITY HEALTH sites to MT. AYR COMM JUNIOR/SENIOR SBHC 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 Iowa?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads Iowa formularies free at 1-800-351-4664.