federally qualified health center site
RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic — Oskaloosa, Iowa
About RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic
RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 41 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic 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 161892 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Mahaska County Clinic
RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic 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 Mahaska County Clinic 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 Mahaska County Clinic is at 1417 A Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577-4280, Mahaska County.
Oskaloosa measures 611 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 41 operating hours a week here.
Call 641-673-7537 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 Mahaska County Clinic
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC Oskaloosa Middle School in Oskaloosa, 1.1 miles away.
RHCHC Oskaloosa High School in Oskaloosa is the next one out, 1.2 miles away.
Mahaska County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC Oskaloosa Middle School | Same network · Oskaloosa | 1.1 mi |
| RHCHC Oskaloosa High School | Same network · Oskaloosa | 1.2 mi |
| RHCHC Oskaloosa Elementary School | Same network · Oskaloosa | 2 mi |
| RHCHC James Elementary School | Same network · Ottumwa | 21.2 mi |
| RHCHC Gateway Center High School | Same network · Ottumwa | 21.6 mi |
| RHCHC BH Sigourney Site | Same network · Sigourney | 21.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic
Does RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 161892 for RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 641-673-7537 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic?
HRSA records RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. 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 Mahaska County Clinic?
HRSA reports 41 operating hours a week at RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 641-673-7537 for open days.
Where is RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic?
RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic is at 1417 A Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577-4280, Mahaska County. The area measures 611 people per square mile. Mahaska County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-673-7537 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic 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.