federally qualified health center site
Zion Health Center — Zion, Illinois
About Zion Health Center
Zion Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Zion, Lake County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 52 operating hours a week, above the 49-hour median for health center sites in Lake County.
LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 8 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 Zion Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Zion 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 668410 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 Zion Health Center
Zion 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
Zion 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
Zion Health Center is at 1911 27th St, Zion, IL, 60099-2542, Lake County.
Zion measures 1,955 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 52 operating hours a week here.
Call 847-984-5400 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 Zion Health Center
The nearest LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is Outpatient Substance Abuse Program in Waukegan, 5.4 miles away.
Grand Avenue Health Center in Waukegan is the next one out, 5.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Erie Waukegan Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 5.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lake County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Substance Abuse Program | Same network · Waukegan | 5.4 mi |
| Grand Avenue Health Center | Same network · Waukegan | 5.5 mi |
| Belvidere Medical Building | Same network · Waukegan | 6.7 mi |
| North Chicago Health Center | Same network · North Chicago | 7.9 mi |
| Libertyville Behavioral Health Home | Same network · Libertyville | 12.6 mi |
| MID LAKES MEDICAL AND DENTAL BUILDING | Same network · Round Lake Beach | 13.8 mi |
| Erie Waukegan Health Center | Community Care Access · Waukegan | 5.4 mi |
| ACCURATE HOME VISITING DOCTORS | Provider · Lake | 15.5 mi |
| ANITA RANI BHARDWAJ MD | Provider · Lake | 15.5 mi |
| ERMIL WAGNER, D.O. P.C. | Provider · Lake | 15.5 mi |
| LAKE COUNTY ACUTE CARE, LLP | Provider · Lake | 15.5 mi |
| NEPTUNE | Provider · Lake | 15.5 mi |
| ALICIA KAZARIAN RD, LDN | Nutritionist · Lake | 15.5 mi |
| AMERICAN DRUG STORES LLC | Pharmacy · Lake | 15.5 mi |
| MEIJER GREAT LAKES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Pharmacy · Lake | 15.5 mi |
| SAFEWAY INC | Pharmacy · Lake | 15.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Zion Health Center
Does Zion Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 668410 for Zion Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 847-984-5400 to confirm.
What kind of site is Zion Health Center?
HRSA records Zion Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Zion Health Center?
HRSA reports 52 operating hours a week at Zion Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 847-984-5400 for open days.
Where is Zion Health Center?
Zion Health Center is at 1911 27th St, Zion, IL, 60099-2542, Lake County. The area measures 1,955 people per square mile. Lake County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Zion Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Zion Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 847-984-5400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near Zion Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to Zion 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.