I was wondering if anyone knows of anywhere closer than Chicago to have lap band done on Medicaid??? I live about an hour north of Peoria and about 3 hours south west of Chicago. Thanks and hope to get a reply soon!

I am having my surgery done in Decatur by Dr. Albert Gilman. He accepts medicaid if you have a BMI of 40 or above. Once I had completed my psych evaluation and nutritional evaluation and they got everything submitted, it only took about a week and a half to be approved.

Hi, I am from Central IL as well, 2 hours south of Chicago. I'm seeing Dr Woodard with DayOne health. He sees patients is Oswego area. Here is a link to get into Dayone's website

Chicago Lap-Band Surgery at DayOne - Homepage

Good luck.

Does DayOne accept the Illinois Medicaid Card? I have been in contact with Dr. Gilmans office and they told me they will no longer accept the IPA, do you still go to the office for follow-up. Maybe see if I miss understood? And if anyone knows of anyone else. I live south of Danville by about 20 miles and don't have much for travel means so it is too difficult to get to chicago area. If anyone can help I would be forever greatful.

i have a bmi of 53% and am looking into seeing if I qualify fir medicaid. What can I do to apply for coverage in Chicago, IL?

Edited April 19, 200917 yr by jada1985
missed location

Jada1985 all I did was contact Dr Lutfi's office at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. After I get scheduled for the seminar they guided me thru the rest. Where are you from? And good luck!

Edited April 21, 200917 yr by sadie77

Jada1985 all I did was contact Dr Lutfi's office at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. After I get scheduled for the seminar they guided me thru the rest. Where are you from? And good luck!

Im from Chicago and I am planning to call Mercy Tommorrow. Thank you for answering so soon. I just wanted to make sure I understood your answer... You went to the seminar and they helped you apply for medicaid or guided you throught the lapband process? Im trying to see if I will qualify for some type of public healthcare assistance.

smiles67....yes they do. there is a list of bariatric provider on medicaid/care's website.