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Telehealth law in Illinois (2026)

Practical rules for HRT and GLP-1 telehealth in Illinois: async vs live-video, in-state clinician rules, Medicaid coverage, and which providers operate here.

What Illinois telehealth law says

Illinois allows asynchronous telehealth visits and prescribing through licensed clinicians. Illinois Medicaid covers FDA-approved HRT for eligible patients; coverage for GLP-1 medications for weight loss is limited.

How this affects your access

• Async messaging-only programs: work normally in Illinois.
• Live-video telehealth: works in Illinois regardless of async status, as long as the clinician is licensed appropriately.
• Controlled substances (e.g. low-dose testosterone): require a one-time in-person visit OR follow the Ryan Haight Act exception. Illinois may have additional restrictions on top of federal rules.
• Compounded GLP-1: following the FDA shortage resolution, compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide require a valid medical-necessity exception. Illinois-licensed pharmacies must comply with both federal and state regulations.

Providers operating in Illinois

1. 1Allara90/100Visit →
2. 2Form Health89/100Visit →
3. 3Knownwell88/100Visit →
4. 4Midi Health86/100Visit →
5. 5Elektra Health85/100Visit →
6. 6Pollie (PCOS Specialist)85/100Visit →
7. 7Plushcare GLP-184/100Visit →
8. 8Pandia Health84/100Visit →