federally qualified health center site
Union Street School Health Center — Springfield, Vermont
About Union Street School Health Center
Union Street School Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Springfield, Windsor 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 2017; it reports 25 operating hours a week, in line with 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 Union Street School Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Union Street School 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 no Medicare billing number here for SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC.; 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 Union Street School Health Center
Union Street School 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
Union Street School 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
Union Street School Health Center is at 43 Union St, Springfield, VT, 05156-3133, Windsor County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Springfield measures 344 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 25 operating hours a week here.
Call 802-885-5155 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 Union Street School Health Center
The nearest SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC. site is Dr. Delores Barbeau Mobile Unit in Springfield, 0.5 miles away.
Springfield Health Center in Springfield is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is RENEE CONN NP, listed under Telehealth, 3.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Windsor County carries 11 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Delores Barbeau Mobile Unit | Same network · Springfield | 0.5 mi |
| Springfield Health Center | Same network · Springfield | 0.5 mi |
| Elm Hill School Health Center | Same network · Springfield | 0.7 mi |
| Riverside Middle School Health Center | Same network · Springfield | 0.7 mi |
| Edgar May Health and Recreation Center | Same network · Springfield | 0.8 mi |
| Springfield High School Health Center | Same network · Springfield | 1.1 mi |
| RENEE CONN NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 3.1 mi |
| HERIBERTO FIGUEROA | Telehealth · North Springfield | 3.1 mi |
| JENNIFER CAVAGE NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 3.1 mi |
| JESSICA FICHTER NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 3.1 mi |
| REBEKKA LINDAMOOD NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 3.1 mi |
| DEIRDRE GIGUERE | Telehealth · North Springfield | 3.1 mi |
| RAMON TRINIDAD NP | Telehealth · North Springfield | 3.1 mi |
| JENNI CROSSLEY | Telehealth · North Springfield | 3.1 mi |
| Burr and Burton Academy | Community Care Access · Manchester | 31 mi |
| Rutland Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Rutland | 31.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Union Street School Health Center
Does Union Street School Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Union Street School Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 802-885-5155 to confirm.
What kind of site is Union Street School Health Center?
HRSA records Union Street School Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2017. 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 Union Street School Health Center?
HRSA reports 25 operating hours a week at Union Street School Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 802-885-5155 for open days.
Where is Union Street School Health Center?
Union Street School Health Center is at 43 Union St, Springfield, VT, 05156-3133, Windsor County. The area measures 344 people per square mile. Windsor County holds 11 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Union Street School Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Union Street School Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 802-885-5155 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC. locations near Union Street School Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC. sites to Union Street School 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.