Will I be able to pick my own doctors and hospitals?https://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitalsFrequently asked questions to BCBSIL en-USTelligent Community 12Will I be able to pick my own doctors and hospitals?https://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitalsTue, 15 Jul 2025 14:59:56 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ffd4a6f6-afd0-47cd-96d7-5237626bcd8cBridgetthttps://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 7/15/2025 2:59:56 PM<br /> <p><strong>Yes.</strong></p> <p>You can choose your primary care provider or your child&#39;s pediatrician from your health insurance plan&#39;s network of doctors. If you visit a doctor who is not in your network, you may have to pay more for your care. In some cases, you may have to pay the full cost. You can use our <a title="Provider Finder tool" href="https://my.providerfinderonline.com/?ci=IL-UUX&amp;corp_code=IL">Provider Finder&reg; tool</a> to find <a title="in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/archive/2014/12/10/check-provider-networks-before-you-buy">in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers</a>.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Health Insurance Network, Affordable Care Act, Open Enrollment, Compare Health Insurance Plans, Buy Health Insurance</div> Will I be able to pick my own doctors and hospitals?https://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals/revision/4Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:12:54 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ffd4a6f6-afd0-47cd-96d7-5237626bcd8cBCBSIL Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals#commentsRevision 4 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 9/30/2020 9:12:54 PM<br /> <p><strong>Yes.</strong></p> <p>You can choose your primary care physician or your child&#39;s pediatrician from your health insurance plan&#39;s network of doctors. If you visit a doctor who is not in your network, you may have to pay more for your care. In some cases, you may have to pay the full cost. You can use our <a title="Provider Finder tool" href="https://my.providerfinderonline.com/?ci=IL-UUX&amp;corp_code=IL">Provider Finder&reg; tool</a> to find <a title="in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/archive/2014/12/10/check-provider-networks-before-you-buy">in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers</a>.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Health Insurance Network, Affordable Care Act, Open Enrollment, Compare Health Insurance Plans, Buy Health Insurance</div> Will I be able to pick my own doctors and hospitals?https://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals/revision/3Fri, 12 Oct 2018 22:31:16 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ffd4a6f6-afd0-47cd-96d7-5237626bcd8cBCBSIL Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals#commentsRevision 3 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 10/12/2018 10:31:16 PM<br /> <p><strong>Yes.</strong></p> <p>You can choose your primary care physician or your child&#39;s pediatrician from your health insurance plan&#39;s network of doctors. If you visit a doctor who is not in your network, you may have to pay more for your care. In some cases, you may have to pay the full cost. You can use our <a title="Provider Finder tool" href="https://public.hcsc.net/providerfinder/search.do?corpEntCd=IL1" target="_blank">Provider Finder&reg; tool</a> to find <a title="in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/archive/2014/12/10/check-provider-networks-before-you-buy">in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers</a>.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Choice, Health Insurance Network, Affordable Care Act, Open Enrollment, Compare Health Insurance Plans, Buy Health Insurance</div> Will I be able to pick my own doctors and hospitals?https://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals/revision/2Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:29:37 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ffd4a6f6-afd0-47cd-96d7-5237626bcd8cBCBSIL Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals#commentsRevision 2 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 9/18/2018 7:29:37 PM<br /> <p><strong>Yes.</strong></p> <p>You can choose your primary care physician or your child&#39;s pediatrician from your health insurance plan&#39;s network of doctors. If you visit a doctor who is not in your network, you may have to pay more for your care. In some cases, you may have to pay the full cost. You can use our <a title="Provider Finder tool" href="https://public.hcsc.net/providerfinder/search.do?corpEntCd=IL1" target="_blank">Provider Finder&reg; tool</a> to find <a title="in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/archive/2014/12/10/check-provider-networks-before-you-buy">in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers</a>.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Health Insurance Network, Affordable Care Act, Compare Health Insurance Plans, Buy health insurance</div> Will I be able to pick my own doctors and hospitals?https://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals/revision/1Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:54:18 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ffd4a6f6-afd0-47cd-96d7-5237626bcd8cBCBSIL Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbsil.com/ask-bcbsil/w/frequently-asked-questions/38/will-i-be-able-to-pick-my-own-doctors-and-hospitals#commentsRevision 1 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 12/18/2014 4:54:18 PM<br /> <p><strong>Yes.</strong></p> <p>You can choose your primary care physician or your child&#39;s pediatrician from your health insurance plan&#39;s network of doctors. If you visit a doctor who is not in your network, you may have to pay more for your care. In some cases, you may have to pay the full cost. You can use our <a target="_blank" title="Provider Finder tool" href="https://public.hcsc.net/providerfinder/search.do?corpEntCd=IL1">Provider Finder&reg; tool</a> to find <a title="in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers" href="/getting_health_insurance/b/weblog/archive/2014/12/10/check-provider-networks-before-you-buy">in-network doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health providers</a>.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Affordable Care Act, Buy health insurance, Health Insurance Network, Compare Health Insurance Plans</div>