PTSD is a qualifying condition for the Illinois Medical Card.
Many patients find a medical card can ease symptoms of PTSD. If you would like to apply for your Illinois Medical Card, our team can help. Follow the steps below to get started.
If yes…
Step 1
If a medical professional has diagnosed you with PTSD, complete the form below and check the box noting that you already have a medical diagnosis.
What happens next…
Step 2
Once you have a confirmed diagnosis, you will be contacted by Innovative Wellness to schedule two required provider appointments to apply for your Illinois Medical Card. We accept insurance for these visits.
Step 3
Following your appointments, the team will email you a signed certification form so you can complete your IDPH application online and get your card from the state.
If no…
Step 1
Complete the form below and check the box noting that you need to be evaluated for PTSD (i.e. you do not already have proof of a diagnosis).
You will need to have a PTSD evaluation with one of our Innovative Therapy therapists and will be contacted to schedule this appointment. Insurance is accepted.
What happens next…
Step 2
Once you have a confirmed diagnosis, you will be contacted by Innovative Wellness to schedule two required provider appointments to apply for your Illinois Medical Card. We accept insurance for these visits.
Step 3
Following your appointments, the team will email you a signed certification form so you can complete your IDPH application online and get your card from the state.
Insurance Accepted
Innovative Care accepts insurance for PTSD evaluations and the medical card certification appointments. A complete list of insurance plans we accept can be found here. If you choose to self-pay, the fee is $175.
Medicaid patients: Innovative Wellness cannot bill medicaid for your appointments, but we do offer a reduced self-pay rate of $100. Please bring your Medicaid insurance card to receive the reduced rate.
Veterans: Veterans who are self-pay are also able to take advantage of the reduced self-pay rate of $100 per visit. Proof of veteran status will be required to be eligible for the reduced rate.
Telemedicine - see a provider virtually from home
PTSD evaluations and medical card certification appointments can be done from the comfort of your home via telemedicine. Our secure portal is simple to use and convenient.
PTSD: Illinois Medical Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy Evaluations: During your appointment, we will assess the severity of your symptoms to make a formal PTSD diagnosis. By definition, people who develop PTSD have experienced some sort of trauma in the past that creates significant anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, or other mental health issues that interfere with their ability to function. If this description does not pertain to you, then you may not want to pursue an evaluation. Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event develops PTSD. If you DO feel this describes you, please get evaluated.
Note, these therapy appointments are specifically to evaluate patients for PTSD for the purpose of obtaining an Illinois Medical Card.
We require medical documentation noting that you have PTSD (it must say PTSD on the diagnosis). If you have this, you may begin your Innovative Wellness appointments for the Illinois Medical Card. If you do not have a confirmed diagnosis, you must first have a therapy evaluation.
PTSD evaluations take approximately 30 minutes via telemedicine.
