federally qualified health center site
Richwoods R-VII School District — Richwoods, Missouri
About Richwoods R-VII School District
Richwoods R-VII School District is a federally qualified health center site in Richwoods, Washington 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 2018; it reports 8 operating hours a week, above the 4-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER runs 36 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 Richwoods R-VII School District
Part B pays for the visit at Richwoods R-VII School District 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 GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER; 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 Richwoods R-VII School District
Richwoods R-VII School District is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Missouri expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,331,378 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-390-3330; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Richwoods R-VII School District 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
Richwoods R-VII School District is at 10788 State Highway A, Richwoods, MO, 63071, Washington County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Richwoods measures 74 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 573-438-9355 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 Richwoods R-VII School District
The nearest GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER site is Kingston Elementary/Primary School in Cadet, 7.9 miles away.
Kingston K-14 School District in Cadet is the next one out, 7.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Compass Health - Hillsboro, listed under Community Care Access, 14.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washington County carries 12 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary/Primary School | Same network · Cadet | 7.9 mi |
| Kingston K-14 School District | Same network · Cadet | 7.9 mi |
| John A. Evans Middle School | Same network · Potosi | 15.6 mi |
| Trojan Intermediate School | Same network · Potosi | 15.6 mi |
| Potosi High School | Same network · Potosi | 15.7 mi |
| EMAA Head Start Clinic | Same network · Mineral Point | 15.9 mi |
| Compass Health - Hillsboro | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 14.4 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. Jeffco Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 14.4 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 15.1 mi |
| Compass Health | Community Care Access · Sullivan | 18.9 mi |
| Compass Health Inc. | Community Care Access · Union | 20.3 mi |
| Bourbon Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Bourbon | 22.8 mi |
| Compass Health - Festus | Community Care Access · Festus | 22.8 mi |
| Compass Health - House Springs | Community Care Access · House Springs | 22.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Richwoods R-VII School District
Does Richwoods R-VII School District accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Richwoods R-VII School District, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 573-438-9355 to confirm.
What kind of site is Richwoods R-VII School District?
HRSA records Richwoods R-VII School District as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 36 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Richwoods R-VII School District?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Richwoods R-VII School District. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 573-438-9355 for open days.
Where is Richwoods R-VII School District?
Richwoods R-VII School District is at 10788 State Highway A, Richwoods, MO, 63071, Washington County. The area measures 74 people per square mile. Washington County holds 12 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Richwoods R-VII School District?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Richwoods R-VII School District charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 573-438-9355 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER locations near Richwoods R-VII School District?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER sites to Richwoods R-VII School District 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 Missouri?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Missouri formularies free at 1-800-390-3330.