federally qualified health center site
Chestnut Family Health Center — Bloomington, Illinois
About Chestnut Family Health Center
Chestnut Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Bloomington, McLean County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 42 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in McLean County.
CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS 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 Chestnut Family Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Chestnut Family 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 141178 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 Chestnut Family Health Center
Chestnut Family Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Illinois expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,406,387 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-8966; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Chestnut Family 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
Chestnut Family Health Center is at 720 W Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL, 61701-2814, McLean County.
Bloomington measures 2,857 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 42 operating hours a week here.
Call 309-557-1400 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 Chestnut Family Health Center
The nearest CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC site is Chestnut Family Health Center in Bloomington, 0.1 miles away.
Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 in Bloomington is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Lincoln, listed under Community Care Access, 30.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
McLean County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Family Health Center | Same network · Bloomington | 0.1 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 | Same network · Bloomington | 0.1 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit Granite City 1 | Same network · Granite City | 134.5 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Lincoln | Community Care Access · Lincoln | 30.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Chestnut Family Health Center
Does Chestnut Family Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 141178 for Chestnut Family Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 309-557-1400 to confirm.
What kind of site is Chestnut Family Health Center?
HRSA records Chestnut Family Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Chestnut Family Health Center?
HRSA reports 42 operating hours a week at Chestnut Family Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 309-557-1400 for open days.
Where is Chestnut Family Health Center?
Chestnut Family Health Center is at 720 W Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL, 61701-2814, McLean County. The area measures 2,857 people per square mile. McLean County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Chestnut Family Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Chestnut Family Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 309-557-1400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC locations near Chestnut Family Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC sites to Chestnut Family 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 Illinois?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Illinois formularies free at 1-800-252-8966.