federally qualified health center site
Ludlow Health Center — Ludlow, Vermont
About Ludlow Health Center
Ludlow Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Ludlow, Windsor County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 62 operating hours a week, above the 25-hour median for health center sites in Windsor County.
SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC. runs 10 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 Ludlow Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Ludlow Health Center 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 471833 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 Ludlow Health Center
Ludlow Health Center 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
Ludlow Health Center 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
Ludlow Health Center is at 1 Elm St, Ludlow, VT, 05149-1301, Windsor County.
Ludlow measures 583 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 62 operating hours a week here.
Call 802-228-8867 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 Ludlow Health Center
The nearest SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC. site is Chester Dental Center in Chester, 10.9 miles away.
Riverside Middle School Health Center in Springfield is the next one out, 11.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is RENEE CONN NP, listed under Telehealth, 9.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Windsor County carries 11 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Dental Center | Same network · Chester | 10.9 mi |
| Riverside Middle School Health Center | Same network · Springfield | 11.9 mi |
| Elm Hill School Health Center | Same network · Springfield | 12.3 mi |
| Dr. Delores Barbeau Mobile Unit | Same network · Springfield | 12.4 mi |
| Springfield Health Center | Same network · Springfield | 12.4 mi |
| Union Street School Health Center | Same network · Springfield | 12.6 mi |
| RENEE CONN NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 9.7 mi |
| HERIBERTO FIGUEROA | Telehealth · North Springfield | 9.7 mi |
| JENNIFER CAVAGE NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 9.7 mi |
| JESSICA FICHTER NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 9.7 mi |
| REBEKKA LINDAMOOD NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 9.7 mi |
| DEIRDRE GIGUERE | Telehealth · North Springfield | 9.7 mi |
| RAMON TRINIDAD NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 9.7 mi |
| JENNI CROSSLEY | Telehealth · North Springfield | 9.7 mi |
| CHCRR Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Rutland | 19.3 mi |
| Allen Pond Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Rutland | 19.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ludlow Health Center
Does Ludlow Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 471833 for Ludlow Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 802-228-8867 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ludlow Health Center?
HRSA records Ludlow Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC. operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ludlow Health Center?
HRSA reports 62 operating hours a week at Ludlow Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 802-228-8867 for open days.
Where is Ludlow Health Center?
Ludlow Health Center is at 1 Elm St, Ludlow, VT, 05149-1301, Windsor County. The area measures 583 people per square mile. Windsor County holds 11 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ludlow Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ludlow Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 802-228-8867 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC. locations near Ludlow Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC. sites to Ludlow Health Center 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.