federally qualified health center site
Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools — Independence, Virginia
About Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools
Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools is a federally qualified health center site in Independence, Grayson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 39 operating hours a week, in line with the 39-hour median for health center sites in Grayson County.
TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH runs 9 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 Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools
Part B pays for the visit at Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools 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 TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH; 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 Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools
Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools 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
Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools 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
Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools is at 110 Blue Devil Dr, Independence, VA, 24348, Grayson County.
Independence measures 394 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 39 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at triareahealth.org.
Call 866-942-0401 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 Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools
The nearest TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH site is Tri-Area Community Health at Fries in Fries, 11.7 miles away.
Tri-Area Community Health at Galax Schools in Galax is the next one out, 12.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is KONNAROCK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 27.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Grayson County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Area Community Health at Fries | Same network · Fries | 11.7 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Galax Schools | Same network · Galax | 12.6 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health - Grayson Highlands | Same network · Troutdale | 14.5 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Carroll County Schools | Same network · Hillsville | 25.4 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Cana | Same network · Cana | 25.5 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health Administrative Office | Same network · Laurel Fork | 35.7 mi |
| KONNAROCK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Damascus | 27.3 mi |
| Chilhowie High School | Community Care Access · Chilhowie | 31.8 mi |
| Chilhowie Elementary School | Community Care Access · Chilhowie | 32.1 mi |
| Northwood Middle School | Community Care Access · Saltville | 34 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools
Does Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 866-942-0401 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools?
HRSA records Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools?
HRSA reports 39 operating hours a week at Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 866-942-0401 for open days.
Where is Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools?
Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools is at 110 Blue Devil Dr, Independence, VA, 24348, Grayson County. The area measures 394 people per square mile. Grayson County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 866-942-0401 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH locations near Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools 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.