federally qualified health center site
RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School — Sigourney, Iowa
About RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School
RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Sigourney, Keokuk 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 2020; it reports 10 operating hours a week, in line with the 10-hour median for health center sites in Keokuk 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 Sigourney Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at RHCHC Sigourney Elementary 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 Sigourney Elementary School
RHCHC Sigourney Elementary 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 Sigourney Elementary 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 Sigourney Elementary School is at 509 S Jefferson St, Sigourney, IA, 52591, Keokuk County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Sigourney measures 909 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here.
Call 641-622-2350 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 Sigourney Elementary School
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC BH Sigourney Site in Sigourney, 0.4 miles away.
RHCHC Sigourney Junior-Senior High School in Sigourney is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BRENDA L HOSKINS-MEIN NP, listed under Telehealth, 29.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Keokuk County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC BH Sigourney Site | Same network · Sigourney | 0.4 mi |
| RHCHC Sigourney Junior-Senior High School | Same network · Sigourney | 0.5 mi |
| RHCHC Pekin Community Schools | Same network · Packwood | 12.3 mi |
| RHCHC Mahaska County Clinic | Same network · Oskaloosa | 22.2 mi |
| RHCHC Oskaloosa High School | Same network · Oskaloosa | 22.8 mi |
| RHCHC Oskaloosa Middle School | Same network · Oskaloosa | 22.8 mi |
| BRENDA L HOSKINS-MEIN NP | Telehealth · Conroy | 29.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School
Does RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 641-622-2350 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School?
HRSA records RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, 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 Sigourney Elementary School?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 641-622-2350 for open days.
Where is RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School?
RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School is at 509 S Jefferson St, Sigourney, IA, 52591, Keokuk County. The area measures 909 people per square mile. Keokuk County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-622-2350 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RHCHC Sigourney Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RHCHC Sigourney Elementary 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.