federally qualified health center site
Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 — Bloomington, Illinois
About Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1
Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 is a federally qualified health center site in Bloomington, McLean County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below 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 Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1
Part B pays for the visit at Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 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 CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC; 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 Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1
Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 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
Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 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
Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 is at 702 W Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL, 61701-2814, McLean County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Bloomington measures 2,857 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chestnut.org.
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 Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1
The nearest CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC site is Chestnut Family Health Center in Bloomington, at the same registered coordinates.
Chestnut Family Health Center 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 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 Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1
Does Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 309-557-1400 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1?
HRSA records Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. 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 Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 309-557-1400 for open days.
Where is Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1?
Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 is at 702 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 Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 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 Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC sites to Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 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.