federally qualified health center site
Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center — Thayer, Missouri
About Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center
Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Thayer, Oregon 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, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Oregon County.
THE RURAL ALLIANCE FOR BETTER FAMILY HEALTH runs 3 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 Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center 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 Medicare billing number 791000 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1619519550.
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 Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center
Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center 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
Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center 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
Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center is at 365 E Walnut St, Thayer, MO, 65791-1523, Oregon County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Thayer measures 904 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at smchc.org.
Call 417-264-2990 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 Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center
The nearest THE RURAL ALLIANCE FOR BETTER FAMILY HEALTH site is Southern Missouri Community Health Center Thayer Clinic in Thayer, 5.2 miles away.
SMCHC Support Site: 1113-1119 Independence Drive in West Plains is the next one out, 24.2 miles away.
Oregon County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Missouri Community Health Center Thayer Clinic | Same network · Thayer | 5.2 mi |
| SMCHC Support Site: 1113-1119 Independence Drive | Same network · West Plains | 24.2 mi |
| Southern Missouri Community Health Center West Plains Clinic | Same network · West Plains | 24.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center
Does Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 791000 for Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 417-264-2990 to confirm.
What kind of site is Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center?
HRSA records Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. THE RURAL ALLIANCE FOR BETTER FAMILY HEALTH operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 417-264-2990 for open days.
Where is Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center?
Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center is at 365 E Walnut St, Thayer, MO, 65791-1523, Oregon County. The area measures 904 people per square mile. Oregon County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 417-264-2990 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other THE RURAL ALLIANCE FOR BETTER FAMILY HEALTH locations near Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest THE RURAL ALLIANCE FOR BETTER FAMILY HEALTH sites to Thayer Elementary School Based Health Center 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.