federally qualified health center site
CVCH WIC — Wenatchee, Washington
About CVCH WIC
CVCH WIC is a federally qualified health center site in Wenatchee, Chelan County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 20-hour median for health center sites in Chelan County.
COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH runs 23 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 CVCH WIC
Part B pays for the visit at CVCH WIC 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 COLUMBIA VALLEY 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 CVCH WIC
CVCH WIC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Washington expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,523,193 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-562-6900; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
CVCH WIC 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
CVCH WIC is at 502 Orondo Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801-2830, Chelan County.
Wenatchee measures 4,318 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at cvch.org.
Call 509-664-3771 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 CVCH WIC
The nearest COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH site is CVCH Behavioral Health in Wenatchee, at the same registered coordinates.
CVCH Connect Van in Wenatchee is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Quincy Student Health & Wellness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 24.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Chelan County carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CVCH Behavioral Health | Same network · Wenatchee | <0.1 mi |
| CVCH Connect Van | Same network · Wenatchee | 0.1 mi |
| CVCH Wenatchee Clinic | Same network · Wenatchee | 0.1 mi |
| CVCH Hope Health | Same network · Wenatchee | 0.5 mi |
| CVCH Orchard Middle School Health Center | Same network · Wenatchee | 0.6 mi |
| CVCH Lincoln Elementary School Health Center | Same network · Wenatchee | 1 mi |
| Quincy Student Health & Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Quincy | 24.9 mi |
| QUINCY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Quincy | 25.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CVCH WIC
Does CVCH WIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CVCH WIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 509-664-3771 to confirm.
What kind of site is CVCH WIC?
HRSA records CVCH WIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH operates it alongside 23 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CVCH WIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at CVCH WIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 509-664-3771 for open days.
Where is CVCH WIC?
CVCH WIC is at 502 Orondo Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801-2830, Chelan County. The area measures 4,318 people per square mile. Chelan County holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CVCH WIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CVCH WIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 509-664-3771 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH locations near CVCH WIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to CVCH WIC 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 Washington?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) reads Washington formularies free at 1-800-562-6900.