federally qualified health center site
RHCHC Cardinal Community School — Eldon, Iowa
About RHCHC Cardinal Community School
RHCHC Cardinal Community School is a federally qualified health center site in Eldon, Wapello 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 2019; it reports 20 operating hours a week, in line with the 20-hour median for health center sites in Wapello County.
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC runs 29 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 RHCHC Cardinal Community School
Part B pays for the visit at RHCHC Cardinal Community 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 RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, 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 RHCHC Cardinal Community School
RHCHC Cardinal Community School 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
RHCHC Cardinal Community 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
RHCHC Cardinal Community School is at 4045 Ashland Rd, Eldon, IA, 52554-8037, Wapello County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Eldon measures 821 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here.
Call 641-652-7531 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 RHCHC Cardinal Community School
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC Pennsylvania Ave in Ottumwa, 9.3 miles away.
RHCHC Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa is the next one out, 9.6 miles away.
Wapello County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC Pennsylvania Ave | Same network · Ottumwa | 9.3 mi |
| RHCHC Ottumwa High School | Same network · Ottumwa | 9.6 mi |
| RHCHC-Wapello County Behavioral Health Clinic | Same network · Ottumwa | 9.9 mi |
| RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Ottumwa | 9.9 mi |
| RHCHC Administrative Offices | Same network · Ottumwa | 10 mi |
| RHCHC Evans Junior High | Same network · Ottumwa | 10.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHCHC Cardinal Community School
Does RHCHC Cardinal Community School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RHCHC Cardinal Community School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 641-652-7531 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHCHC Cardinal Community School?
HRSA records RHCHC Cardinal Community School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC operates it alongside 29 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RHCHC Cardinal Community School?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at RHCHC Cardinal Community School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 641-652-7531 for open days.
Where is RHCHC Cardinal Community School?
RHCHC Cardinal Community School is at 4045 Ashland Rd, Eldon, IA, 52554-8037, Wapello County. The area measures 821 people per square mile. Wapello County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHCHC Cardinal Community School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHCHC Cardinal Community School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-652-7531 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RHCHC Cardinal Community School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RHCHC Cardinal Community 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 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.