Illinois Medicaid

It is in Springfield Here is their link - I also started with them, but thier wait was too long for me! http://www.siumed.edu/medicine/comp.htm Good luck!

Hi dixie!! Long time we havent from you . You probably dont remember me but I was at a support group meeting one month and you were there but I was going to tell you that I went to lourdes hospital in paducah ky and I know they accept il medicade but I am not sure if the dr I used dr argotte does not his office number is 1-270-538-5850 I just tried to call and the answering machine came on but I know they are there so just try, the office staff is great and so is the hospital I have no complants or complications since surgery. If you need anything else let me know. The supprt group meeting is the 13th maybe I will see you there. Nanette 361/231/???

Hey Nanette! Of course I remember you being there! But it has been a LONG time maybe you should post a picture so Im not mistaken as to which one you were. I wanted to let ya know I called that number today and she told me they do NOT take Illinois medicaid, only Kentucky, thanks for trying though.. If ya hear anything else PLEASE let me know! Dixie

Hi Dixie Pop, The following message is from someone that sent the info to me 4/12/06. Since then I have been approved by both the hospital and public aid. I should know my date any day now. The process was pretty easy.... I am also on medicaid and it is an easy process! First I contacted UofC and was told to sign up at remedymd you do have to enter credit card info and agree that after surgery to pay 125 bucks for the web service. Then contact them and go to an informational meeting. After that you can schedule your psych, nutrional and surgical consults(all on same day in same room!) When you go in it goes really smooth, they do a general physical and determine what testing you will need. I was told I needed a sleep study, pap smear(been almost 2 years), and some bloodwork. after that you meet your surgeon and he talks to you and recommends what he thinks you should have. Now I have noticed that they seem to almost always recommend the DS(duodenal switch). I was dead set on lap RNY and thats what I am having lol. After that meeting they will tell you that they will all meet and discuss and decide wether you area good candidate. You will get a call within 2 weeks telling you wether or not you are accepted into the program. Then you will get papers in the mail a copy of the letter to your primary dr asking them to order whatever tests they require, a copy of the letter to medicaid, and a letter to you explaining that once all these tests are complete that they will call you with a date. You also get a copy of the 10 day preop diet to shrink your liver. Here is the link for remedy md, you can sign up there: https://ucc.remedymd.com/index.php Then call 773-834-8900 and select option 6. You will get her voicemail leave a message stating that you signed up online and would like to attend the next informational meeting. It might take a couple days but she will call you back and tell you a date and time, they are held on the 2nd and 3rd tuesday of the month from 8am -10:30am and also the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4pm-6:30pm. For directions go to: http://www.uchospitals.edu/visitor/directions/. Again that was someone else's post to me. I hope that helps!! Jen M.

Hey Jen.. I was reading your profile earlier today.. too funny hehe anyways, THanks for this info, I did run across that phone number today and called and she told me to go sign up for that service so thats exactly what I did.. I didnt get to fini**** all though, I need to get in touch with my pcp on monday and get some of the info its asking for... I even had major problems logging on but I called remedymd people and they helped me right out of it. The lady at UofC said they are scheduling consults 2-3 months out.. I can wait for that no problems! I called Dr Eagons office today.. he is the very first surgeon I researched and wanted REALLY bad but they were scheduling surgeries 3 yrs out at that time ... but now.. its only into November 2007.. not bad, but would still like something sooner... anyways... Just wanted to say thanks and please keep the info coming if ya'll run across anymore.. Im DETERMINED this time, I WONT give up!!!! Dixie

Hey there! I had my surgery in Peoria with Peoris Surgical Group. They take medicaid and everyone there is just awesome! The support system is great as well. Here's there #309-495-0200. Keep me posted. Allison

Stephen Marshall, M.D. 420 GlenOak Avenue Suite301 Peoria, IL Map It Phone: (309) 624-9810

I called peoria and they are only accepting medicaid for the 309 and another area code near there. just thought i would add my 2 cents. THis waiting sucks!!!!!!!

Yup Dee, I found that out today!! very disappointing.. but Im still lookin! Going to call these other two numbers left by other members tomorrow. I really appreciate everyone for helping me! Ya'll are a great buncha people! *HUGE HUGS*

I really think the best bet is university of chicago. I called them and they said the wait is 3-6 to see the surgon and on line most people going there are only taking 6 months. I am trying to switch.....Sure beats 2 years at the comp cliinic. plus they do laproscopic instead of open.