federally qualified health center site

Rafting Creek Elementary School — Rembert, South Carolina

About Rafting Creek Elementary School

Rafting Creek Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Rembert, Sumter 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 2023; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Sumter County.

TANDEM HEALTH SC runs 11 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 Rafting Creek Elementary School

Part B pays for the visit at Rafting Creek Elementary 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 Medicare billing number 421110 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1588437438.

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 Rafting Creek Elementary School

Rafting Creek Elementary School is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,230,384 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.

South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-868-9095; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

Rafting Creek Elementary 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

Rafting Creek Elementary School is at 4100 Highway 261 N, Rembert, SC, 29128-8919, Sumter County.

The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.

Rembert measures 20 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at tandemhealthsc.org.

Call 803-432-2994 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 Rafting Creek Elementary School

The nearest TANDEM HEALTH SC site is Tandem Health in Sumter, 12.5 miles away.

Tandem Health SC Mobile in Sumter is the next one out, 12.8 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Sandhills Medical Foundation Inc. - Sumter Site, listed under Community Care Access, 12.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Sumter County carries 14 listings.

The full South Carolina list is.

Other options near Rafting Creek Elementary School
ResourceTypeDistance
Tandem HealthSame network · Sumter12.5 mi
Tandem Health SC MobileSame network · Sumter12.8 mi
Tandem Health DentalSame network · Sumter13.8 mi
Sandhills Medical Foundation Inc. - Sumter SiteCommunity Care Access · Sumter12.6 mi
Sandhills Medical - W. Liberty StreetCommunity Care Access · Sumter13.7 mi
Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc - Admin AnnexCommunity Care Access · Camden13.9 mi
Sandhills Medical Foundation--Lugoff Baldwin AveCommunity Care Access · Lugoff14.5 mi
Eastover Family PracticeCommunity Care Access · Eastover15.1 mi
Sandhills Medical, Camden OfficeCommunity Care Access · Camden16 mi
CSC BISHOPVILLE CENTERCommunity Care Access · Bishopville19.3 mi
CareSouth Carolina Bishopville Pediatric Dental OfficeCommunity Care Access · Bishopville20.1 mi
Hopkins Pediatrics and Family PracticeCommunity Care Access · Hopkins20.1 mi
RIBAL AL ARIDI M.DProvider · Richland20.7 mi

Common questions

Questions about Rafting Creek Elementary School

Does Rafting Creek Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421110 for Rafting Creek Elementary School, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 803-432-2994 to confirm.

What kind of site is Rafting Creek Elementary School?

HRSA records Rafting Creek Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. TANDEM HEALTH SC operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Rafting Creek Elementary School?

HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Rafting Creek Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 803-432-2994 for open days.

Where is Rafting Creek Elementary School?

Rafting Creek Elementary School is at 4100 Highway 261 N, Rembert, SC, 29128-8919, Sumter County. The area measures 20 people per square mile. Sumter County holds 14 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Rafting Creek Elementary School?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Rafting Creek Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 803-432-2994 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other TANDEM HEALTH SC locations near Rafting Creek Elementary School?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TANDEM HEALTH SC sites to Rafting Creek Elementary 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 South Carolina?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads South Carolina formularies free at 1-800-868-9095.