federally qualified health center site
MHC Mobile Unit — Ridgeway, Virginia
About MHC Mobile Unit
MHC Mobile Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Ridgeway, Henry County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 24 operating hours a week, below the 60-hour median for health center sites in Henry County.
MARTINSVILLE HENRY COUNTY COALITION FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS runs 5 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 MHC Mobile Unit
Part B pays for the visit at MHC Mobile Unit 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 MARTINSVILLE HENRY COUNTY COALITION FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS; 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 MHC Mobile Unit
MHC Mobile Unit is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Virginia expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,687,718 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-552-3402; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
MHC Mobile Unit 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
MHC Mobile Unit is at 4944 Greensboro Rd, Ridgeway, VA, 24148-3390, Henry County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Ridgeway measures 728 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 24 operating hours a week here.
Call 276-403-5099 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 MHC Mobile Unit
The nearest MARTINSVILLE HENRY COUNTY COALITION FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS site is Ridgeway Family Health in Ridgeway, at the same registered coordinates.
MHC Coalition Admin in Martinsville is the next one out, 4.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PATHS Community Pharmacy, listed under Community Care Access, 3.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Henry County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Family Health | Same network · Ridgeway | <0.1 mi |
| MHC Coalition Admin | Same network · Martinsville | 4.6 mi |
| MHC Dental Clinic | Same network · Martinsville | 4.6 mi |
| Bassett Family Practice | Same network · Bassett | 9.3 mi |
| Connect Health- Patrick | Same network · Stuart | 18.7 mi |
| PATHS Community Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Martinsville | 3.7 mi |
| PATHS Community Medical Center - Martinsville | Community Care Access · Martinsville | 4.9 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Patrick County Schools | Community Care Access · Patrick Springs | 18.7 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum | Community Care Access · Ferrum | 22.5 mi |
| PATHS Community Medical Center - Danville Riverside | Community Care Access · Danville | 24.5 mi |
| PATHS George Washington High School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Danville | 25.1 mi |
| PATHS Community Dental Center - Danville | Community Care Access · Danville | 25.7 mi |
| PATHS SBSS Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Danville | 26 mi |
| Piedmont Access To Health Services, Inc. Administrative Office | Community Care Access · Danville | 26 mi |
| PATHS Community Medical Center - Danville | Community Care Access · Danville | 26 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MHC Mobile Unit
Does MHC Mobile Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MHC Mobile Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 276-403-5099 to confirm.
What kind of site is MHC Mobile Unit?
HRSA records MHC Mobile Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. MARTINSVILLE HENRY COUNTY COALITION FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MHC Mobile Unit?
HRSA reports 24 operating hours a week at MHC Mobile Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 276-403-5099 for open days.
Where is MHC Mobile Unit?
MHC Mobile Unit is at 4944 Greensboro Rd, Ridgeway, VA, 24148-3390, Henry County. The area measures 728 people per square mile. Henry County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MHC Mobile Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MHC Mobile Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 276-403-5099 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MARTINSVILLE HENRY COUNTY COALITION FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS locations near MHC Mobile Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MARTINSVILLE HENRY COUNTY COALITION FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS sites to MHC Mobile Unit 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 Virginia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) reads Virginia formularies free at 1-800-552-3402.