Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:38:07 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 10/17/2025 8:38:07 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-538-8833 and choose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram^®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:04:37 GMT

Revision 35 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 10:04:37 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-538-8833 and choose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram^®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:01:49 GMT

Revision 34 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 10:01:49 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-538-8833 and choose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram^®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

Bridgett — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:57:55 GMT

Revision 33 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 1/3/2025 9:57:55 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-538-8833 and choose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram^®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:29:20 GMT

Revision 32 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 5:29:20 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription our use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up a recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-535-8833 and chose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:24:12 GMT

Revision 31 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 5:24:12 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription our use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up a recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-535-8833 and chose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:21:21 GMT

Revision 30 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 5:21:21 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription our use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SMfor payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up a recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-535-8833 and chose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:18:51 GMT

Revision 29 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 5:18:51 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription our use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SMfor payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up a recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-535-8833 and chose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:17:53 GMT

Revision 28 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 5:17:53 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription our use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SMfor payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up a recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-535-8833 and chose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:17:20 GMT

Revision 27 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 5:17:20 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription our use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SMfor payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up a recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-535-8833 and chose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:16:34 GMT

Revision 26 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 1/3/2025 5:16:34 PM

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium.

Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your first premium payment. Pay it before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription our use any plan benefits.
Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can use your health benefits as long as you keep your payments current. Your payment keeps your coverage active.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SMfor payment options and up to date claim details.

Online Payments

Log in to your BAM account and select Billing and Payments. You’ll be redirected to a secure website to pay with a credit or debit card.

Auto Bill Pay

Log in to your BAM account to set up a recurring monthly payments. Select Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay. You can also call Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.
Keep in mind, credit cards cannot be used for auto bill pay.

Pay by Phone

To make a one-time payment:

Call Customer Service at 800-535-8833 and chose Make a Payment.
Have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Pay by Mail

You can pay with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your personal check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon sent with your bill.
Send your payment at least five business days before its due date to ensure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Pay In-Person

This option is not available for your first premium payment. After your first premium has been made, you can pay your other monthly premiums with cash at MoneyGram®*
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

Bridgett — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:36:01 GMT

Revision 25 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 3/28/2024 8:36:01 PM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your benefits as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online

Log in to your account and select Billing and Payments to be redirected to the secure website for completing a payment by card.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring monthly payment by logging into your account and selecting Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay, or calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.

Phone

One-Time Payment

Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling Customer Service at 800-538-8833 and select Make a Payment.
Please have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.

*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

Bridgett — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:29:27 GMT

Revision 24 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 3/28/2024 8:29:27 PM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your benefits as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online

Log in to your account and select Billing and Payments to be redirected to the secure website for completing a payment by card.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring monthly payment by logging into your account and selecting Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay, or calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.

Phone

One-Time Payment

Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling Customer Service at 800-538-8833 and select Make a Payment.
Please have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

AlexBCBS — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 14:00:48 GMT

Revision 23 posted to Ask BCBSIL by AlexBCBS on 6/11/2022 2:00:48 PM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your benefits as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online

Log in to your account and select Billing and Payments to be redirected to the secure website for completing a payment by card.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring monthly payment by logging into your account and selecting Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay, or calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.

Phone

One-Time Payment

Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling the BillMatrix^† Automated Payment Center at 866-654-8569 and enter the needed information when prompted to make your payment.
Please have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.

† BillMatrix is the secure payment processing system offered by Fiserv, an independent company. BCBSIL has contracted with Fiserv to process payments with debit and pre-paid debit cards.
*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:40:00 GMT

Revision 22 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 4/18/2022 4:40:00 PM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will get a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your benefits as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online

Log in to your account and select Billing and Payments to be redirected to the secure website for completing a payment by card.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring monthly payment by logging into your account and selecting Payments and Billing to manage Auto Bill Pay, or calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.

Phone

One-Time Payment

Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling the BillMatrix^† Automated Payment Center at 866-654-8569 and enter the needed information when prompted to make your payment.
Please have your BCBSIL member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.

Originally published 1/21/2016, Revised 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, FAQ, BAM, Customer Service

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

aoatts00 — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:09:59 GMT

Revision 21 posted to Ask BCBSIL by aoatts00 on 1/16/2020 9:09:59 PM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will receive a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your insurance as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium, before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Login to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online

Log in to your Blue Access for Members^SM account and look for the Billing and Payments tab. Select Go to Payments & Billing to be redirected to the secure website for completing a payment by card.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring monthly payment by calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833 or login into your Blue Access for Member account and select Payments & Billing tab.

Phone

One Time Payment

Call the OrbiPay®* payment line toll-free at 844-642-9414 or visit the secure website at bcbsil.com/orbipay.
Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling the BillMatrix† Automated Payment Center at 866-654-8569 and enter the needed information when prompted to make your payment.
Please have your member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.

* Orbipay, is the secure payment processing system offered by Alacriti Payments, LLC, an independent company. BCBSIL has contracted with Alacriti to process ACH/electronic check payments.
*MoneyGram® is a separate and independent company that provides an insurance premium payment option to send payments to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and is wholly responsible for its own products and services. MoneyGram is not affiliated with or related to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, nor is MoneyGram authorized to offer Blue Products or use the Blue Brands.
† BillMatrix is the secure payment processing system offered by Fiserv, an independent company. BCBSIL has contracted with Fiserv to process payments with debit and pre-paid debit cards.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association 727493.0915

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, FAQ, BAM, Customer Service

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

aoatts00 — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:07:14 GMT

Revision 20 posted to Ask BCBSIL by aoatts00 on 1/16/2020 9:07:14 PM

If you bought a health plan for yourself and your family, we have made it easy to pay your monthly premium payment. Don’t forget: paying on time each month keeps your health plan coverage active.

Each month you will receive a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your insurance as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium, before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Login to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online

Log in to your Blue Access for Members^SM account and look for the Billing and Payments tab. Select Go to Payments & Billing to be redirected to the secure website for completing a payment by card.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring monthly payment by calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833 or login into your Blue Access for Member account and select Payments & Billing tab.

Phone

One Time Payment

Call the OrbiPay®* payment line toll-free at 844-642-9414 or visit the secure website at bcbsil.com/orbipay.
Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling the BillMatrix† Automated Payment Center at 866-654-8569 and enter the needed information when prompted to make your payment.
Please have your member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, FAQ, BAM, Customer Service

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

BCBSIL Connect Team — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:39:49 GMT

Revision 19 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 7/16/2019 8:39:49 AM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will receive a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your insurance as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium, before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Login to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online

Log in to your Blue Access for Members^SM account and look for the Billing and Payments tab. Select Go to Payments & Billing to be redirected to the secure website for completing a payment by card.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring monthly payment by calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833 or login into your Blue Access for Member account and select Payments & Billing tab.

Phone

One Time Payment

Call the OrbiPay®* payment line toll-free at 844-642-9414 or visit the secure website at bcbsil.com/orbipay.
Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling the BillMatrix† Automated Payment Center at 866-654-8569 and enter the needed information when prompted to make your payment.
Please have your member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, FAQ, BAM, Customer Service

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

OVmom16 — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:35:02 GMT

Revision 18 posted to Ask BCBSIL by OVmom16 on 4/17/2019 12:35:02 AM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will receive a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your insurance as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium, before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Login to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Online

Log in to your Blue Access for Members^SM account and look for the Billing and Payments tab. Select Go to Payments & Billing to be redirected to the secure website for completing a payment by card.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring monthly payment by calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833 or login into your Blue Access for Member account and select Payments & Billing tab.

Phone

One Time Payment

Call the OrbiPay®* payment line toll-free at 844-642-9414 or visit the secure website at bcbsil.com/orbipay.
Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling the BillMatrix† Automated Payment Center at 866-654-8569 and enter the needed information when prompted to make your payment.
Please have your member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.
Bring a copy of your bill, which includes your account or billing ID number and your "receive code," with your payment.

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, FAQ, BAM, Customer Service

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

OVmom16 — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:52:29 GMT

Revision 17 posted to Ask BCBSIL by OVmom16 on 3/27/2019 10:52:29 PM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will receive a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your insurance as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium, before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Login to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Phone

One Time Payment

Call the OrbiPay®* payment line toll-free at 844-642-9414 or visit the secure website at bcbsil.com/orbipay.
Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling the BillMatrix† Automated Payment Center at 866-654-8569 and enter the needed information when prompted to make your payment.
Please have your member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring electronic funds transfer (EFT) by calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

Online

Log in to your Blue Access for Members^SM account and look for the Billing and Payments section. Click the Pay with Card button to be redirected to a secure website for submitting payment by card.

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, FAQ, BAM, Customer Service

Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

OVmom16 — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:25:41 GMT

Revision 16 posted to Ask BCBSIL by OVmom16 on 3/27/2019 10:25:41 PM

Your payment keeps your coverage active.

Each month you will receive a bill for your premium. You can continue to use your insurance as long as you keep your payments current.
Make sure you pay your first premium, before you go to the doctor, fill a prescription or use any of your other plan benefits.
Login to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM) for payment options and up to date claim details.

Mail

Pay by mail with a personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

To do so, be sure you:

Make the check payable to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or BCBSIL.
Write your account/member ID number on your check, cashier’s check or money order.
Include the payment coupon that was sent to you with your bill.
Send your payment at least 5 business days before the payment due date to make sure timely posting to your account.
Mail your payment to the address on your bill.

Phone

One Time Payment

Call the OrbiPay®* payment line toll-free at 844-642-9414 or visit the secure website at bcbsil.com/orbipay.
Please have your member ID number, bank routing number and bank account number ready.

Auto Bill Pay

Set up a recurring electronic funds transfer (EFT) by calling Customer Service toll free at 800-538-8833.

In-Person

The in-person option is not available for your first payment. Following payments can be made with cash at MoneyGram®*
MoneyGram locations in Walmart and Albertsons stores also take debit card payments.

Online

Make a one-time payment over the phone by calling the BillMatrix† Automated Payment Center at 866-654-8569 and enter the needed information when prompted to make your payment. You will need your 9-digit Member ID number found on your ID card.
Log in to your Blue Access for Members^SM account and look for the Billing and Payments section. Click the Pay with Card button to be redirected to a secure website for submitting payment by card.

Tags: Pay Premium Bills, Blue Access for Members, Ask a question, FAQ, BAM, Customer Service