federally qualified health center site
LRHC Newbury — Newbury, Vermont
About LRHC Newbury
LRHC Newbury is a federally qualified health center site in Newbury, Orange County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 24-hour median for health center sites in Orange County.
LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE runs 14 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 LRHC Newbury
Part B pays for the visit at LRHC Newbury 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 LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE; 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 LRHC Newbury
LRHC Newbury is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Vermont expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 165,155 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Vermont State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-642-5119; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
LRHC Newbury 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
LRHC Newbury is at 4628 Main St S, Newbury, VT, 05051-9712, Orange County.
Newbury measures 70 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 802-866-3000 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 LRHC Newbury
The nearest LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE site is LRHC Mobile Services Trailer in Newbury, at the same registered coordinates.
Newbury Elementary School in Newbury is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Chelsea Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 20.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Orange County carries 23 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LRHC Mobile Services Trailer | Same network · Newbury | <0.1 mi |
| Newbury Elementary School | Same network · Newbury | 0.5 mi |
| Wells River | Same network · Wells River | 4.8 mi |
| Blue Mountain Union School | Same network · Wells River | 5 mi |
| Oxbow High School | Same network · Bradford | 6 mi |
| Bradford Elementary School | Same network · Bradford | 6.5 mi |
| Chelsea Health Center | Community Care Access · Chelsea | 20.5 mi |
| Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Twinfield School | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 22.6 mi |
| DANVILLE HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Danville | 22.8 mi |
| Vermont Dental Care Mobile | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 23.1 mi |
| THE HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 23.1 mi |
| Barre Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Barre | 23.2 mi |
| Northern Express Care - St. Johnsbury | Community Care Access · St Johnsbury | 23.3 mi |
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC | Provider · Washington | 24 mi |
| JOSEPH L BROCK MD | Provider · Washington | 24 mi |
| RICHARD ANDREW BURGOYNE M.D. | Provider · Washington | 24 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LRHC Newbury
Does LRHC Newbury accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LRHC Newbury, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 802-866-3000 to confirm.
What kind of site is LRHC Newbury?
HRSA records LRHC Newbury as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LRHC Newbury?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at LRHC Newbury. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 802-866-3000 for open days.
Where is LRHC Newbury?
LRHC Newbury is at 4628 Main St S, Newbury, VT, 05051-9712, Orange County. The area measures 70 people per square mile. Orange County holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LRHC Newbury?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LRHC Newbury charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 802-866-3000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE locations near LRHC Newbury?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE sites to LRHC Newbury 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 Vermont?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Vermont State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Vermont formularies free at 1-800-642-5119.