federally qualified health center site
Sweetwater High School — Sweetwater, Tennessee
About Sweetwater High School
Sweetwater High School is a federally qualified health center site in Sweetwater, Monroe 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 2005; it reports 35 operating hours a week, in line with the 35-hour median for health center sites in Monroe County.
CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES runs 15 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 Sweetwater High School
Part B pays for the visit at Sweetwater High 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 CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES; 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 Sweetwater High School
Sweetwater High School is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,482,703 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-801-0044; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Sweetwater High 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
Sweetwater High School is at 414 S High St, Sweetwater, TN, 37874, Monroe County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Sweetwater measures 666 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at n.
Call 423-337-7881 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 Sweetwater High School
The nearest CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES site is Madisonville Intermediate School in Madisonville, 7.6 miles away.
Madisonville Middle School in Madisonville is the next one out, 7.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHS Englewood Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 11.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Monroe County carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madisonville Intermediate School | Same network · Madisonville | 7.6 mi |
| Madisonville Middle School | Same network · Madisonville | 7.6 mi |
| Madisonville Primary School | Same network · Madisonville | 7.7 mi |
| Chota Community Health Services | Same network · Madisonville | 8.4 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit | Same network · Madisonville | 8.4 mi |
| Sequoyah High School | Same network · Madisonville | 9.1 mi |
| CHS Englewood Clinic | Community Care Access · Englewood | 11.1 mi |
| MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE | Community Care Access · Decatur | 18.9 mi |
| CHS Lenoir City - Creekwood | Community Care Access · Lenoir City | 19.9 mi |
| YOLANDA HOHIMER NP | Telehealth · Ozone | 27.4 mi |
| Rhea County Primary Care Center | Community Care Access · Dayton | 29.6 mi |
| Ocoee Regional Health Corporation, Benton Family Health Care Center | Community Care Access · Benton | 29.8 mi |
| CHS Alcoa (Blount Co) | Community Care Access · Alcoa | 30.3 mi |
| CHS Cherokee Mills | Community Care Access · Knoxville | 38.2 mi |
| ADRIANA SMITH | Telehealth · Knoxville | 38.9 mi |
| NICOLE ANN ASANTE | Telehealth · Knoxville | 38.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Sweetwater High School
Does Sweetwater High School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Sweetwater High School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 423-337-7881 to confirm.
What kind of site is Sweetwater High School?
HRSA records Sweetwater High School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2005. CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Sweetwater High School?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Sweetwater High School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 423-337-7881 for open days.
Where is Sweetwater High School?
Sweetwater High School is at 414 S High St, Sweetwater, TN, 37874, Monroe County. The area measures 666 people per square mile. Monroe County holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Sweetwater High School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Sweetwater High School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-337-7881 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES locations near Sweetwater High School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES sites to Sweetwater High 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 Tennessee?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Tennessee formularies free at 1-877-801-0044.