federally qualified health center site
RHCHC Pence Elementary — Fairfield, Iowa
About RHCHC Pence Elementary
RHCHC Pence Elementary is a federally qualified health center site in Fairfield, 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 10 operating hours a week, in line with 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 Pence Elementary
Part B pays for the visit at RHCHC Pence Elementary 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 Pence Elementary
RHCHC Pence Elementary 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 Pence Elementary 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 Pence Elementary is at 1000 S 6th St, Fairfield, IA, 52556-3940, Jefferson County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Fairfield measures 47 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here.
Call 641-472-2957 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 Pence Elementary
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC Fairfield Middle School in Fairfield, 0.2 miles away.
RHCHC Washington Elementary in Fairfield is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PAULINE DELINOIS, listed under Telehealth, 30.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC Fairfield Middle School | Same network · Fairfield | 0.2 mi |
| RHCHC Washington Elementary | Same network · Fairfield | 0.7 mi |
| RHCHC - Jefferson County Clinic | Same network · Fairfield | 0.9 mi |
| RHCHC Fairfield High School | Same network · Fairfield | 1 mi |
| RHCHC Cardinal Community School | Same network · Eldon | 14.2 mi |
| RHCHC Pekin Community Schools | Same network · Packwood | 14.6 mi |
| PAULINE DELINOIS | Telehealth · New London | 30.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHCHC Pence Elementary
Does RHCHC Pence Elementary accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RHCHC Pence Elementary, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 641-472-2957 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHCHC Pence Elementary?
HRSA records RHCHC Pence Elementary 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 Pence Elementary?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at RHCHC Pence Elementary. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 641-472-2957 for open days.
Where is RHCHC Pence Elementary?
RHCHC Pence Elementary is at 1000 S 6th St, Fairfield, IA, 52556-3940, Jefferson County. The area measures 47 people per square mile. Jefferson County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHCHC Pence Elementary?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHCHC Pence Elementary charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-472-2957 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RHCHC Pence Elementary?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RHCHC Pence Elementary 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.