federally qualified health center site
Polk County Middle School — Mill Spring, North Carolina
About Polk County Middle School
Polk County Middle School is a federally qualified health center site in Mill Spring, Polk 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 35 operating hours a week, above the 16-hour median for health center sites in Polk County.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. runs 82 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 Polk County Middle School
Part B pays for the visit at Polk County Middle 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 BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, 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 Polk County Middle School
Polk County Middle School 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
Polk County Middle 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
Polk County Middle School is at 321 Wolverine Trl, Mill Spring, NC, 28756-5821, Polk County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Mill Spring measures 275 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
Call 828-894-2215 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 Polk County Middle School
The nearest BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is Blue Ridge Health - Polk Central Elementary in Mill Spring, 2.8 miles away.
Blue Ridge Health-Polk in Columbus is the next one out, 3.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Blue Ridge Health - Polk County High School, listed under Community Care Access, 2.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Polk County carries 7 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Health - Polk Central Elementary | Same network · Mill Spring | 2.8 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health-Polk | Same network · Columbus | 3.6 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Collins Dental | Same network · Columbus | 3.7 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Sunnyview Elementary School | Same network · Mill Spring | 5.1 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Tryon Elementary School | Same network · Tryon | 7 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health-Lake Lure Classical Academy | Same network · Lake Lure | 7.5 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Polk County High School | Community Care Access · Columbus | 2.6 mi |
| MAHEC Dental Health Center at Columbus | Community Care Access · Columbus | 4.8 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Balsam | Community Care Access · Edneyville | 11.8 mi |
| Kintegra at R-S Middle | Community Care Access · Rutherfordton | 13.2 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Flat Rock Middle School | Community Care Access · East Flat Rock | 13.8 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - West Henderson High School | Community Care Access · Balfour | 17.8 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Rugby Middle School | Community Care Access · Balfour | 17.8 mi |
| Kintegra at Chase Middle | Community Care Access · Forest City | 18.5 mi |
| MAHEC at Cane Creek Middle | Community Care Access · Fletcher | 19.6 mi |
| MAHEC Health Center at Cane Creek | Community Care Access · Fletcher | 19.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Polk County Middle School
Does Polk County Middle School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Polk County Middle School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 828-894-2215 to confirm.
What kind of site is Polk County Middle School?
HRSA records Polk County Middle School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 82 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Polk County Middle School?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Polk County Middle School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 828-894-2215 for open days.
Where is Polk County Middle School?
Polk County Middle School is at 321 Wolverine Trl, Mill Spring, NC, 28756-5821, Polk County. The area measures 275 people per square mile. Polk County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Polk County Middle School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Polk County Middle School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-894-2215 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near Polk County Middle School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to Polk County Middle 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 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.