federally qualified health center site
WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL — Seabrook, South Carolina
About WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a federally qualified health center site in Seabrook, Beaufort 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 2000; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Beaufort County.
BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED runs 22 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 WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Part B pays for the visit at WHALE BRANCH 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 Medicare billing number 421016 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE 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
WHALE BRANCH 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
WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL is at 2009 Trask Pkwy, Seabrook, SC, 29940-3668, Beaufort County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Seabrook measures 134 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at bjhchs.org.
Call 843-486-3015 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 WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
The nearest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED site is Whale Branch Elementary School in Seabrook, 0.3 miles away.
Whale Branch Early College High School in Seabrook is the next one out, 1.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Forest Hills Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, 26.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Beaufort County carries 15 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whale Branch Elementary School | Same network · Seabrook | 0.3 mi |
| Whale Branch Early College High School | Same network · Seabrook | 1.5 mi |
| JAMES J DAVIS EARLY LEARNING CENTER | Same network · Seabrook | 2.6 mi |
| Elijah Washington Medical Center | Same network · Seabrook | 4.4 mi |
| BROAD RIVER ELEM SCHOOL HLTH CTR | Same network · Beaufort | 7.9 mi |
| Port Royal OB/GYN | Same network · Beaufort | 9.8 mi |
| Forest Hills Elementary School | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 26.4 mi |
| Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 27 mi |
| Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care and Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 27.1 mi |
| Mobile Health Clinic 1 | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 27.1 mi |
| Walterboro Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 27.3 mi |
| Baptist Hill Middle High School | Community Care Access · Hollywood | 31.2 mi |
| Hollywood Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Hollywood | 32.5 mi |
| LOW COUNTRY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | Community Care Access · Fairfax | 41.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Does WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421016 for WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 843-486-3015 to confirm.
What kind of site is WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL?
HRSA records WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2000. BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 22 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 843-486-3015 for open days.
Where is WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL?
WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL is at 2009 Trask Pkwy, Seabrook, SC, 29940-3668, Beaufort County. The area measures 134 people per square mile. Beaufort County holds 15 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-486-3015 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED locations near WHALE BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED sites to WHALE BRANCH 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 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.