federally qualified health center site
Jackson County School Based Wellness Center — Ripley, West Virginia
About Jackson County School Based Wellness Center
Jackson County School Based Wellness Center is a federally qualified health center site in Ripley, Jackson 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 2004; it reports 36.3 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Jackson County.
WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC runs 22 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 Jackson County School Based Wellness Center
Part B pays for the visit at Jackson County School Based Wellness 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 Medicare billing number 511048 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Jackson County School Based Wellness Center
Jackson County School Based Wellness Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
West Virginia expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 453,115 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-987-4463; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Jackson County School Based Wellness 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
Jackson County School Based Wellness Center is at 562 Charleston Dr, Ripley, WV, 25271-1533, Jackson County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Ripley measures 1,020 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 36.3 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at n.
Call 304-372-7341 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 Jackson County School Based Wellness Center
The nearest WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC site is Ripley Family Care in Ripley, 0.5 miles away.
River Valley Family Care in Ravenswood is the next one out, 10.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ripley Middle school, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jackson County carries 3 listings.
The full West Virginia list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley Family Care | Same network · Ripley | 0.5 mi |
| River Valley Family Care | Same network · Ravenswood | 10.6 mi |
| Southern Local Wellness Center | Same network · Racine | 15.7 mi |
| Wirt County Schools Wellness Center | Same network · Elizabeth | 23.9 mi |
| Wirt County Family Care | Same network · Elizabeth | 24 mi |
| WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC. | Same network · Elizabeth | 24 mi |
| Ripley Middle school | Community Care Access · Ripley | 0.8 mi |
| Gilmore Elementary School | Community Care Access · Sandyville | 7 mi |
| Ravenswood Grade School | Community Care Access · Ravenswood | 10.6 mi |
| Henry J. Kaiser Elementary School | Community Care Access · Ravenswood | 10.6 mi |
| Ravenswood Middle and High School | Community Care Access · Ravenswood | 10.6 mi |
| ROANE COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH CARE | Community Care Access · Spencer | 18.9 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center SBHC - Buffalo Elementary School | Community Care Access · Buffalo | 20.7 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center SBHC - Winfield High School | Community Care Access · Winfield | 21.1 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center SBHC - Winfield Middle School | Community Care Access · Winfield | 21.5 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center SBHC - Winfield Elementary | Community Care Access · Winfield | 21.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Jackson County School Based Wellness Center
Does Jackson County School Based Wellness Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 511048 for Jackson County School Based Wellness Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 304-372-7341 to confirm.
What kind of site is Jackson County School Based Wellness Center?
HRSA records Jackson County School Based Wellness Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2004. WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC operates it alongside 22 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Jackson County School Based Wellness Center?
HRSA reports 36.3 operating hours a week at Jackson County School Based Wellness Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 304-372-7341 for open days.
Where is Jackson County School Based Wellness Center?
Jackson County School Based Wellness Center is at 562 Charleston Dr, Ripley, WV, 25271-1533, Jackson County. The area measures 1,020 people per square mile. Jackson County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Jackson County School Based Wellness Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Jackson County School Based Wellness Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 304-372-7341 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC locations near Jackson County School Based Wellness Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC sites to Jackson County School Based Wellness 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 West Virginia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads West Virginia formularies free at 1-877-987-4463.