federally qualified health center site
Cane River School Based Health Center — Burnsville, North Carolina
About Cane River School Based Health Center
Cane River School Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Burnsville, Yancey 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 2022; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 49-hour median for health center sites in Yancey County.
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED runs 6 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 Cane River School Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Cane River 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 no Medicare billing number here for MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED; 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 Cane River School Based Health Center
Cane River School Based Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
North Carolina expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,228,458 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-855-408-1212; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Cane River 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
Cane River School Based Health Center is at 1128 Cane River School Rd, Burnsville, NC, 28714-8106, Yancey County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Burnsville measures 156 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
Call 828-682-4758 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 Cane River School Based Health Center
The nearest MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED site is Burnsville Health Center in Burnsville, 4.8 miles away.
East Yancey School Based Health Center in Burnsville is the next one out, 8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MAHEC at Barnardsville Elementary, listed under Community Care Access, 10.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Yancey County carries 4 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnsville Health Center | Same network · Burnsville | 4.8 mi |
| East Yancey School Based Health Center | Same network · Burnsville | 8 mi |
| Celo Health Center | Same network · Burnsville | 12.4 mi |
| Bakersville Community Health Center | Same network · Bakersville | 14.3 mi |
| MCHP Dental Center | Same network · Bakersville | 14.3 mi |
| Spruce Pine Health Center | Same network · Spruce Pine | 17.4 mi |
| MAHEC at Barnardsville Elementary | Community Care Access · Barnardsville | 10.5 mi |
| Mars Hill Medical Center | Community Care Access · Mars Hill | 11.1 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe High School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 15.6 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Elementary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 15.8 mi |
| MAHEC at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 16.2 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Middle School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 16.9 mi |
| Mashburn Medical Center | Community Care Access · Marshall | 17 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 17.9 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison Early College High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 18 mi |
| MAHEC at Weaverville Primary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 18.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Cane River School Based Health Center
Does Cane River School Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Cane River School Based Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 828-682-4758 to confirm.
What kind of site is Cane River School Based Health Center?
HRSA records Cane River School Based Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Cane River School Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Cane River School Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 828-682-4758 for open days.
Where is Cane River School Based Health Center?
Cane River School Based Health Center is at 1128 Cane River School Rd, Burnsville, NC, 28714-8106, Yancey County. The area measures 156 people per square mile. Yancey County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Cane River School Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Cane River School Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-682-4758 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED locations near Cane River School Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, INCORPORATED sites to Cane River 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 North Carolina?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads North Carolina formularies free at 1-855-408-1212.