federally qualified health center site
THE HEALTH CENTER — Plainfield, Vermont
About THE HEALTH CENTER
THE HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Plainfield, Washington County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1977; it reports 60 operating hours a week, above the 25-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
NORTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HE runs 7 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 THE HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at THE 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 471818 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 THE HEALTH CENTER
THE 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
THE 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
THE HEALTH CENTER is at 157 Towne Ave, Plainfield, VT, 05667-9425, Washington County.
Plainfield measures 736 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 60 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at thcplainfield.org.
Call 802-454-8336 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 THE HEALTH CENTER
The nearest NORTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HE site is Vermont Dental Care Mobile in Plainfield, at the same registered coordinates.
Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Twinfield School in Plainfield is the next one out, 2.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC, listed under Provider, 6.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washington County carries 9 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Dental Care Mobile | Same network · Plainfield | <0.1 mi |
| Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Twinfield School | Same network · Plainfield | 2.4 mi |
| Calais Elementary School | Same network · Plainfield | 3.1 mi |
| East Montpelier Elementary School | Same network · E Montpelier | 3.1 mi |
| Maplehill School | Same network · Plainfield | 5.6 mi |
| Barre Dental Clinic | Same network · Barre | 7.3 mi |
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC | Provider · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| JOSEPH L BROCK MD | Provider · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| RICHARD ANDREW BURGOYNE M.D. | Provider · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| ANA BURTNETT PA-C | Provider · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| USHA KIRAN ABBINENI | Provider · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| JOLANTA TERESA AMBLO M.D. | Provider · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| BLUE COLLAR MEDICINE | Provider · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| AMY GENDRON RDN | Nutritionist · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN NUTRITION ASSOCIATES | Nutritionist · Washington | 6.5 mi |
| CAROLYN SUZANNE JOHANSEN RD, CDE, CD | Nutritionist · Washington | 6.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about THE HEALTH CENTER
Does THE HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 471818 for THE HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 802-454-8336 to confirm.
What kind of site is THE HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records THE HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1977. NORTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HE operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at THE HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 60 operating hours a week at THE HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 802-454-8336 for open days.
Where is THE HEALTH CENTER?
THE HEALTH CENTER is at 157 Towne Ave, Plainfield, VT, 05667-9425, Washington County. The area measures 736 people per square mile. Washington County holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at THE HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what THE HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 802-454-8336 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HE locations near THE HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HE sites to THE 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.