federally qualified health center site
Rockfish River Elementary School — Afton, Virginia
About Rockfish River Elementary School
Rockfish River Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Afton, Nelson 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 2016; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Nelson County.
BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. runs 8 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 Rockfish River Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Rockfish River Elementary School 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 BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER 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 Rockfish River Elementary School
Rockfish River Elementary School 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
Rockfish River Elementary School 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
Rockfish River Elementary School is at 200 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA, 22920-3145, Nelson County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 434-361-1791 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 Rockfish River Elementary School
The nearest BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. site is Nelson County Middle School in Lovingston, 14.9 miles away.
Nelson County High School in Lovingston is the next one out, 15 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CVHS Southern Albemarle, listed under Community Care Access, 16.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Nelson County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson County Middle School | Same network · Lovingston | 14.9 mi |
| Nelson County High School | Same network · Lovingston | 15 mi |
| Tye River Elementary School | Same network · Arrington | 16.4 mi |
| Blue Ridge Dental Center | Same network · Arrington | 17.1 mi |
| BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | Same network · Arrington | 17.1 mi |
| MOBILE CLINIC 2 | Same network · Arrington | 17.1 mi |
| CVHS Southern Albemarle | Community Care Access · Esmont | 16.5 mi |
| CVHS Peterson | Community Care Access · Charlottesville | 20.2 mi |
| CVHS Charlottesville | Community Care Access · Charlottesville | 21 mi |
| RAHC - Buena Vista | Community Care Access · Buena Vista | 31.5 mi |
| Mountain View Family Dentistry | Community Care Access · Buena Vista | 31.5 mi |
| Parry McCluer Health Center | Community Care Access · Buena Vista | 31.7 mi |
| CVHS Buckingham | Community Care Access · New Canton | 33.7 mi |
| New Canton | Community Care Access · New Canton | 33.7 mi |
| SDHS Community Pharmacy | Community Care Access · New Canton | 33.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Rockfish River Elementary School
Does Rockfish River Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Rockfish River Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 434-361-1791 to confirm.
What kind of site is Rockfish River Elementary School?
HRSA records Rockfish River Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2016. BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Rockfish River Elementary School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Rockfish River Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 434-361-1791 for open days.
Where is Rockfish River Elementary School?
Rockfish River Elementary School is at 200 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA, 22920-3145, Nelson County. No population density is published for the area. Nelson County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Rockfish River Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Rockfish River Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 434-361-1791 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. locations near Rockfish River Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. sites to Rockfish River Elementary School 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.