federally qualified health center site
RHCHC Evans Junior High — Ottumwa, Iowa
About RHCHC Evans Junior High
RHCHC Evans Junior High is a federally qualified health center site in Ottumwa, 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 2024; it reports 10 operating hours a week, below 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 Evans Junior High
Part B pays for the visit at RHCHC Evans Junior High 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 Evans Junior High
RHCHC Evans Junior High 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 Evans Junior High 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 Evans Junior High is at 812 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA, 52501-4150, Wapello County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Ottumwa measures 12 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here.
Call 641-684-6522 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 Evans Junior High
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center in Ottumwa, 0.5 miles away.
RHCHC Administrative Offices in Ottumwa is the next one out, 1.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHCSI Centerville, listed under Community Care Access, 29.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Wapello County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center | Same network · Ottumwa | 0.5 mi |
| RHCHC Administrative Offices | Same network · Ottumwa | 1.5 mi |
| RHCHC Gateway Center High School | Same network · Ottumwa | 1.5 mi |
| RHCHC-Wapello County Behavioral Health Clinic | Same network · Ottumwa | 1.5 mi |
| RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Ottumwa | 1.5 mi |
| RHCHC Ottumwa High School | Same network · Ottumwa | 1.7 mi |
| CHCSI Centerville | Community Care Access · Centerville | 29.5 mi |
| GARDAR SIGURDSSON MD | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.7 mi |
| MATTHEW A SCHULTE | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.7 mi |
| CHRISTOS M KASSIOTIS MD | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.7 mi |
| BRITTA K TEN HAKEN | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.7 mi |
| RACHEL A BLAGG | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHCHC Evans Junior High
Does RHCHC Evans Junior High accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RHCHC Evans Junior High, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 641-684-6522 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHCHC Evans Junior High?
HRSA records RHCHC Evans Junior High as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2024. 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 Evans Junior High?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at RHCHC Evans Junior High. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 641-684-6522 for open days.
Where is RHCHC Evans Junior High?
RHCHC Evans Junior High is at 812 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA, 52501-4150, Wapello County. The area measures 12 people per square mile. Wapello County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHCHC Evans Junior High?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHCHC Evans Junior High charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-684-6522 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RHCHC Evans Junior High?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RHCHC Evans Junior High 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.