federally qualified health center site
Ripley Family Care — Ripley, West Virginia
About Ripley Family Care
Ripley Family Care is a federally qualified health center site in Ripley, Jackson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with 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 Ripley Family Care
Part B pays for the visit at Ripley Family Care 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 511933 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 Ripley Family Care
Ripley Family Care 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
Ripley Family Care 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
Ripley Family Care is at 512A Church St S, Ripley, WV, 25271-1616, Jackson County.
Ripley measures 1,020 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at n.
Call 304-372-1033 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 Ripley Family Care
The nearest WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC site is Jackson County School Based Wellness Center in Ripley, 0.5 miles away.
River Valley Family Care in Ravenswood is the next one out, 11.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ripley Middle school, listed under Community Care Access, 1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County School Based Wellness Center | Same network · Ripley | 0.5 mi |
| River Valley Family Care | Same network · Ravenswood | 11.1 mi |
| Southern Local Wellness Center | Same network · Racine | 16.1 mi |
| Wirt County Primary School | Same network · Elizabeth | 24.1 mi |
| Wirt County Schools Wellness Center | Same network · Elizabeth | 24.1 mi |
| Wirt County Family Care | Same network · Elizabeth | 24.2 mi |
| Ripley Middle school | Community Care Access · Ripley | 1.3 mi |
| Gilmore Elementary School | Community Care Access · Sandyville | 7.4 mi |
| Ravenswood Grade School | Community Care Access · Ravenswood | 11.1 mi |
| Henry J. Kaiser Elementary School | Community Care Access · Ravenswood | 11.1 mi |
| Ravenswood Middle and High School | Community Care Access · Ravenswood | 11.1 mi |
| ROANE COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH CARE | Community Care Access · Spencer | 18.7 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center SBHC - Buffalo Elementary School | Community Care Access · Buffalo | 20.5 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center SBHC - Winfield High School | Community Care Access · Winfield | 20.8 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center SBHC - Winfield Middle School | Community Care Access · Winfield | 21.2 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center SBHC - Winfield Elementary | Community Care Access · Winfield | 21.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ripley Family Care
Does Ripley Family Care accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 511933 for Ripley Family Care, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 304-372-1033 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ripley Family Care?
HRSA records Ripley Family Care as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. 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 Ripley Family Care?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Ripley Family Care. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 304-372-1033 for open days.
Where is Ripley Family Care?
Ripley Family Care is at 512A Church St S, Ripley, WV, 25271-1616, 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 Ripley Family Care?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ripley Family Care charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 304-372-1033 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC locations near Ripley Family Care?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE ASSOCIATION, INC sites to Ripley Family Care 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.