federally qualified health center site
Tug Riverview Health Center — Jolo, West Virginia
About Tug Riverview Health Center
Tug Riverview Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Jolo, McDowell 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 2011; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in McDowell County.
TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC runs 7 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 Tug Riverview Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Tug Riverview Health 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 511973 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 Tug Riverview Health Center
Tug Riverview Health 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
Tug Riverview Health 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
Tug Riverview Health Center is at 512 Mountaineer Hwy, Jolo, WV, 24850, McDowell County.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tugrivermedical.org.
Call 304-967-7682 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 Tug Riverview Health Center
The nearest TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC site is TUG RIVER HEALTH CENTER in Welch, 13.7 miles away.
Tug River Mobile Unit in Gary is the next one out, 13.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is New River Health Association - Welch, listed under Community Care Access, 12.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
McDowell County carries 7 listings.
The full West Virginia list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TUG RIVER HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Welch | 13.7 mi |
| Tug River Mobile Unit | Same network · Gary | 13.7 mi |
| MOUNT VIEW MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL HC | Same network · Welch | 13.9 mi |
| Tug River Health Association | Same network · Northfork | 20.4 mi |
| TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION | Same network · Northfork | 20.5 mi |
| Tug River Catterson Center | Same network · Pineville | 21.5 mi |
| New River Health Association - Welch | Community Care Access · Welch | 12.8 mi |
| Southern West Virginia Health System-Gilbert | Community Care Access · Gilbert | 17.5 mi |
| Gilbert Health Center | Community Care Access · Gilbert | 17.7 mi |
| Southern West Virginia Health System - Oceana | Community Care Access · Oceana | 24.1 mi |
| Pioneer Health Center | Community Care Access · Mallory | 25.4 mi |
| Southern West Virginia Health System-Man | Community Care Access · Man | 25.9 mi |
| WHWC Matewan School-based Health Center | Community Care Access · Matewan | 26.4 mi |
| WHWC Burch School-based Health Center | Community Care Access · Delbarton | 30 mi |
| Southern West Virginia Health System - Delbarton | Community Care Access · Delbarton | 32 mi |
| Administration | Community Care Access · Williamson | 33.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tug Riverview Health Center
Does Tug Riverview Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 511973 for Tug Riverview Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 304-967-7682 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tug Riverview Health Center?
HRSA records Tug Riverview Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2011. TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tug Riverview Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Tug Riverview Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 304-967-7682 for open days.
Where is Tug Riverview Health Center?
Tug Riverview Health Center is at 512 Mountaineer Hwy, Jolo, WV, 24850, McDowell County. No population density is published for the area. McDowell County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tug Riverview Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tug Riverview Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 304-967-7682 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC locations near Tug Riverview Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC sites to Tug Riverview Health 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.