federally qualified health center site
VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC — Crystal City, Texas
About VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC is a federally qualified health center site in Crystal City, Zavala County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1974; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above the 43-hour median for health center sites in Zavala County.
VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC runs 2 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 VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
Part B pays for the visit at VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC 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 451815 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 VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Texas has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 4,770,640 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Texas Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-9240; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC 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
VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC is at 308 S Cesar Chavez Ave, Crystal City, TX, 78839-4200, Zavala County.
Crystal City measures 269 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at vidaysalud.org.
Call 830-374-2301 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 VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
The nearest VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC site is CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic in Crystal City, 1.3 miles away.
LPISD-VSHSI COMMUNTY BASED & SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC in La Pryor is the next one out, 18.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc, listed under Community Care Access, 9.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Zavala County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic | Same network · Crystal City | 1.3 mi |
| LPISD-VSHSI COMMUNTY BASED & SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC | Same network · La Pryor | 18.5 mi |
| South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc | Community Care Access · Carrizo Springs | 9.9 mi |
| BIG WELLS CLINIC | Community Care Access · Big Wells | 17 mi |
Common questions
Questions about VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
Does VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451815 for VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 830-374-2301 to confirm.
What kind of site is VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC?
HRSA records VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1974. VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 830-374-2301 for open days.
Where is VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC?
VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC is at 308 S Cesar Chavez Ave, Crystal City, TX, 78839-4200, Zavala County. The area measures 269 people per square mile. Zavala County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 830-374-2301 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC locations near VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC sites to VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC 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 Texas?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Texas Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads Texas formularies free at 1-800-252-9240.