federally qualified health center site
Cheshire REACH — Cheshire, Ohio
About Cheshire REACH
Cheshire REACH is a federally qualified health center site in Cheshire, Gallia County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Gallia County.
HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS INC. runs 45 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 Cheshire REACH
Part B pays for the visit at Cheshire REACH 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 HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS 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 Cheshire REACH
Cheshire REACH is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Ohio expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,535,073 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-686-1578; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Cheshire REACH 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
Cheshire REACH is at 8323 State Route 7 N, Cheshire, OH, 45620-9001, Gallia County.
Cheshire measures 168 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here.
Call 740-753-9656 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 Cheshire REACH
The nearest HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS INC. site is Hopewell Health Centers - Pomeroy in Pomeroy, 9 miles away.
Meigs High School Behavioral Health Clinic in Pomeroy is the next one out, 9.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is OVP Health Care Inc. - Gallipolis, OH, listed under Community Care Access, 9.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Gallia County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Health Centers - Pomeroy | Same network · Pomeroy | 9 mi |
| Meigs High School Behavioral Health Clinic | Same network · Pomeroy | 9.2 mi |
| Gallia Intensive Outpatient Clinic | Same network · Gallipolis | 9.9 mi |
| Hopewell Health Centers - Gallipolis | Same network · Gallipolis | 9.9 mi |
| Hopewell Health Centers - Racine Dental | Same network · Racine | 10.7 mi |
| Gallia Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit | Same network · Gallipolis | 12.1 mi |
| OVP Health Care Inc. - Gallipolis, OH | Community Care Access · Gallipolis | 9.8 mi |
| Southern Local Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Racine | 10.8 mi |
| JACKSON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Jackson | 28 mi |
| Aid Family Medical Center | Community Care Access · Kitts Hill | 32 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - Elementary Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 37.7 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - High School Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 37.7 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools | Community Care Access · Ironton | 37.8 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - Middle School Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 37.8 mi |
| Ironton Health Care Campus | Community Care Access · Ironton | 41.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Cheshire REACH
Does Cheshire REACH accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Cheshire REACH, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 740-753-9656 to confirm.
What kind of site is Cheshire REACH?
HRSA records Cheshire REACH as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS INC. operates it alongside 45 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Cheshire REACH?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at Cheshire REACH. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 740-753-9656 for open days.
Where is Cheshire REACH?
Cheshire REACH is at 8323 State Route 7 N, Cheshire, OH, 45620-9001, Gallia County. The area measures 168 people per square mile. Gallia County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Cheshire REACH?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Cheshire REACH charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 740-753-9656 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS INC. locations near Cheshire REACH?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS INC. sites to Cheshire REACH 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 Ohio?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) reads Ohio formularies free at 1-800-686-1578.