federally qualified health center site
Tellico Plains Elementary School — Tellico Plains, Tennessee
About Tellico Plains Elementary School
Tellico Plains Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Tellico Plains, 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 Tellico Plains Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Tellico Plains 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 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 Tellico Plains Elementary School
Tellico Plains Elementary 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
Tellico Plains 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
Tellico Plains Elementary School is at 121 Old High School Rd, Tellico Plains, TN, 37385, Monroe County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Tellico Plains measures 484 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 423-253-2626 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 Tellico Plains Elementary School
The nearest CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES site is Tellico Plains Junior High School in Tellico Plains, at the same registered coordinates.
Tellico Plains High School in Tellico Plains is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHS Englewood Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 9.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Monroe County carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tellico Plains Junior High School | Same network · Tellico Plains | <0.1 mi |
| Tellico Plains High School | Same network · Tellico Plains | 1.1 mi |
| Chota Community Health Services | Same network · Tellico Plains | 1.5 mi |
| Rural Vale Elementary School | Same network · Tellico Plains | 5.5 mi |
| Coker Creek Elementary School | Same network · Tellico Plains | 8.7 mi |
| CHS Englewood Clinic | Community Care Access · Englewood | 9.5 mi |
| Ocoee Regional Health Corporation, Benton Family Health Care Center | Community Care Access · Benton | 22.9 mi |
| MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE | Community Care Access · Decatur | 28.7 mi |
| CHS Alcoa (Blount Co) | Community Care Access · Alcoa | 33.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tellico Plains Elementary School
Does Tellico Plains Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Tellico Plains Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 423-253-2626 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tellico Plains Elementary School?
HRSA records Tellico Plains Elementary 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 Tellico Plains Elementary School?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Tellico Plains Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 423-253-2626 for open days.
Where is Tellico Plains Elementary School?
Tellico Plains Elementary School is at 121 Old High School Rd, Tellico Plains, TN, 37385, Monroe County. The area measures 484 people per square mile. Monroe County holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tellico Plains Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tellico Plains Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-253-2626 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES locations near Tellico Plains Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHOTA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES sites to Tellico Plains 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 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.