federally qualified health center site
RHCHC Pekin Community Schools — Packwood, Iowa
About RHCHC Pekin Community Schools
RHCHC Pekin Community Schools is a federally qualified health center site in Packwood, Jefferson 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, above the 10-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson 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 Pekin Community Schools
Part B pays for the visit at RHCHC Pekin Community Schools 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 Pekin Community Schools
RHCHC Pekin Community Schools 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 Pekin Community Schools 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 Pekin Community Schools is at 1062 Birch Ave, Packwood, IA, 52580-8542, Jefferson County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Packwood measures 290 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here.
Call 319-695-3705 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 Pekin Community Schools
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC BH Sigourney Site in Sigourney, 12 miles away.
RHCHC Sigourney Junior-Senior High School in Sigourney is the next one out, 12.2 miles away.
Jefferson County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC BH Sigourney Site | Same network · Sigourney | 12 mi |
| RHCHC Sigourney Junior-Senior High School | Same network · Sigourney | 12.2 mi |
| RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School | Same network · Sigourney | 12.3 mi |
| RHCHC Cardinal Community School | Same network · Eldon | 14 mi |
| RHCHC Pence Elementary | Same network · Fairfield | 14.6 mi |
| RHCHC Fairfield High School | Same network · Fairfield | 14.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHCHC Pekin Community Schools
Does RHCHC Pekin Community Schools accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RHCHC Pekin Community Schools, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 319-695-3705 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHCHC Pekin Community Schools?
HRSA records RHCHC Pekin Community Schools 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 Pekin Community Schools?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at RHCHC Pekin Community Schools. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 319-695-3705 for open days.
Where is RHCHC Pekin Community Schools?
RHCHC Pekin Community Schools is at 1062 Birch Ave, Packwood, IA, 52580-8542, Jefferson County. The area measures 290 people per square mile. Jefferson County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHCHC Pekin Community Schools?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHCHC Pekin Community Schools charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 319-695-3705 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RHCHC Pekin Community Schools?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RHCHC Pekin Community Schools 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.