federally qualified health center site
RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Ridgely, Maryland
About RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a federally qualified health center site in Ridgely, Caroline 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 2006; it reports 30 operating hours a week, in line with the 30-hour median for health center sites in Caroline County.
CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. runs 42 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 RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Part B pays for the visit at RIDGELY 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 CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, 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 RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Maryland expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,148,648 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Maryland State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-243-3425; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
RIDGELY 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
RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is at 118 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD, 21660, Caroline County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Ridgely measures 870 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 30 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at choptankhealth.org.
Call 410-634-2105 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 RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The nearest CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. site is NORTH CAROLINE HIGH SCHOOL in Ridgely, 3.4 miles away.
LOCKERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL in Denton is the next one out, 4.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. - Easton Center, listed under Community Care Access, 16.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Caroline County carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH CAROLINE HIGH SCHOOL | Same network · Ridgely | 3.4 mi |
| LOCKERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Same network · Denton | 4.9 mi |
| CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. | Same network · Denton | 5.1 mi |
| Migrant Camps on Upper Eastern Shore (15 Camps) | Same network · Denton | 5.1 mi |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Same network · Greensboro | 5.2 mi |
| Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Caroline County | Same network · Denton | 5.5 mi |
| Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. - Easton Center | Community Care Access · Easton | 16.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Does RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 410-634-2105 to confirm.
What kind of site is RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
HRSA records RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2006. CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. operates it alongside 42 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
HRSA reports 30 operating hours a week at RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 410-634-2105 for open days.
Where is RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is at 118 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD, 21660, Caroline County. The area measures 870 people per square mile. Caroline County holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 410-634-2105 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. locations near RIDGELY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. sites to RIDGELY 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 Maryland?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Maryland State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Maryland formularies free at 1-800-243-3425.