Ask BCBSIL

View Claims

Bridgett — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:08:24 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 4/2/2026 9:08:24 PM

If you're looking for a way to manage your medical claims, your online member account is the way to go.

To get started, log in to your account online or through our free BCBSIL App and click on Claims.

You can view claims from the past 18 months. You can also search and filter claims to help find the information you need. Filter by member, claim type, claim status and health service provider. You can also download or print claims information.

When you download your claims information, you can select one or more claims and download the information to one spreadsheet. The file will show the type of claim and itemized cost information.

Each claim comes with an Explanation of Benefits, a quick guide to help you better understand your claims information. Your EOB will break down the services you received, the cost of the services and what you might have to pay.

Want updates about your claims status? Log in to your member account. Go to My Account, Profile and Preferences and open Notification Preferences. Choose alerts by email, text or both.

Tags: Blue Access for Members, BAM, Medical Claims, Open Enrollment

Well onTarget

Bridgett — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:09:54 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 3/19/2026 9:09:54 PM

Start a Healthy Journey with Well onTarget^®

Well onTarget^® (and Blue Points) is not available to all members. Check Blue Access for Members^SM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have the Well onTarget benefit.

Well onTarget is a program that offers the support you need to make healthy choices. With Well onTarget, you have 24/7 access to a secure website and mobile app that put personalized health tools and resources right at your fingertips.

Simply go to wellontarget.com* to explore the innovative tools and resources.

Self-Management Programs
Interactive educational programs help you achieve your health goals at your own pace. Learn ways to eat healthier, manage weight, reduce stress, stop smoking and more. Easily track your progress as you make your way through each lesson.

Health and Wellness Content
Our digital library is full of reader-friendly articles with information and resources on a wide variety of health conditions.

Tools and Trackers
Make wellness fun and stay on course with easy-to-use tools. Sync a device or use a built-in resource to track your steps, sleep, nutrition and more.

Health Assessment (HA)*
Get a personalized wellness report and tips for living your healthiest life when you take the health assessment. Your answers are confidential and will allow the Well onTarget portal to personalize content to help you reach your goals.

Coaching Programs**
Want to improve your physical fitness? Interested in nutrition and need guidance? Put a wellness coach in your corner. A team of credentialed health experts can help you set and achieve your health and wellness goals. Coaches are available by phone and secure messaging for one-on-one support.

Blue Points***
The Blue Points^SM program rewards members with points for engaging in health-promoting activities. As your points add up, you can redeem them for gift cards.

Fitness Program
Enjoy unlimited access to a nationwide network of fitness centers with this flexible membership program. With more than 12,000 participating fitness locations, you can find one that fits your schedule and lifestyle. Plus, membership is month to month — no long-term contract is required. Plan options range from $19 to $239 per month per member, with a one-time enrollment fee of $19.

Wellness on the Go
Once you have registered online for Well onTarget, there are convenient apps you can use to stay on top of your health wherever and whenever you want.

The Well onTarget Fitness Program app makes it easy to keep your fitness routine organized. Use the app to:

Track your check-ins
Find locations in the Fitness Program network
Access your membership card

The AlwaysOn mobile app gives you easy access to Well onTarget. Work on your health and fitness goals anytime, from anywhere using your smartphone.

You can download both the AlwaysOn and Well onTarget Fitness Program apps in the Apple or Google store.

Ready to Get Started?
To access Well onTarget, log in to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM^SM). If this is your first time logging in, you’ll need to register your account.

Once you’re logged in to BAM, click My Health, then select Wellness. Click the button on the Well onTarget tile to go to the Well onTarget portal.

Note: To see if Well onTarget is available to you, call the number on your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member ID card.

* The Well onTarget program is offered to you as a part of your employer-sponsored benefits. Participation in the Well onTarget program, including the completion of a Health Assessment, is voluntary and you are not required to participate. Visit Well onTarget for complete details and terms and conditions.
** Coaching programs are only available to individuals whose employers have purchased the program. Check with your administrator to see if the Coaching programs are available to you.
*** Program rules are subject to change without prior notice. See the Program rules on the Well onTarget Member Wellness Portal for more information. The Well onTarget member rewards redemption service is provided by an independent third party.
AlwaysOn is owned and operated by Onlife Health Inc. Onlife Health Inc. is an independent company that provides digital health management for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
Onlife Health is an independent company that provides wellness services for the Well onTarget program. Members can use their Blue Access for Members^SM credentials to access wellontarget.com.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois makes no endorsement, representations or warranties regarding third-party vendors and the products and services offered by them.

Tags: Exercise, Well onTarget, Blue Access for Members, BAM, Weight Management, FAQs

Well onTarget

Bridgett — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:07:48 GMT

Revision 36 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 3/19/2026 9:07:48 PM

Start a Healthy Journey with Well onTarget^®

Well onTarget^® (and Blue Points) is not available to all members. Check Blue Access for Members^SM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have the Well onTarget benefit.

Simply go to wellontarget.com* to explore the innovative tools and resources.

Health and Wellness Content
Our digital library is full of reader-friendly articles with information and resources on a wide variety of health conditions.

Tools and Trackers
Make wellness fun and stay on course with easy-to-use tools. Sync a device or use a built-in resource to track your steps, sleep, nutrition and more.

Blue Points***
The Blue Points^SM program rewards members with points for engaging in health-promoting activities. As your points add up, you can redeem them for gift cards.

Wellness on the Go
Once you have registered online for Well onTarget, there are convenient apps you can use to stay on top of your health wherever and whenever you want.

The Well onTarget Fitness Program app makes it easy to keep your fitness routine organized. Use the app to:

Track your check-ins
Find locations in the Fitness Program network
Access your membership card

The AlwaysOn mobile app gives you easy access to Well onTarget. Work on your health and fitness goals anytime, from anywhere using your smartphone.

You can download both the AlwaysOn and Well onTarget Fitness Program apps in the Apple or Google store.

Ready to Get Started?
To access Well onTarget, log in to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM^SM). If this is your first time logging in, you’ll need to register your account.

Once you’re logged in to BAM, click My Health, then select Wellness. Click the button on the Well onTarget tile to go to the Well onTarget portal.

Note: To see if Well onTarget is available to you, call the number on your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member ID card.

Tags: Exercise, Well onTarget, Blue Access for Members, BAM, Weight Management, FAQs

Well onTarget

Bridgett — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:07:15 GMT

Revision 35 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 3/19/2026 9:07:15 PM

Start a Healthy Journey with Well onTarget^®

Well onTarget^® (and Blue Points) is not available to all members. Check Blue Access for Members^SM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have the Well onTarget benefit.

Simply go to wellontarget.com* to explore the innovative tools and resources.

Health and Wellness Content
Our digital library is full of reader-friendly articles with information and resources on a wide variety of health conditions.

Tools and Trackers
Make wellness fun and stay on course with easy-to-use tools. Sync a device or use a built-in resource to track your steps, sleep, nutrition and more.

Blue Points***
The Blue Points^SM program rewards members with points for engaging in health-promoting activities. As your points add up, you can redeem them for gift cards.

Wellness on the Go
Once you have registered online for Well onTarget, there are convenient apps you can use to stay on top of your health wherever and whenever you want.

The Well onTarget Fitness Program app makes it easy to keep your fitness routine organized. Use the app to:

Track your check-ins
Find locations in the Fitness Program network
Access your membership card

The AlwaysOn mobile app gives you easy access to Well onTarget. Work on your health and fitness goals anytime, from anywhere using your smartphone.

You can download both the AlwaysOn and Well onTarget Fitness Program apps in the Apple or Google store.

Ready to Get Started?
To access Well onTarget, log in to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM^SM). If this is your first time logging in, you’ll need to register your account.

Once you’re logged in to BAM, click My Health, then select Wellness. Click the button on the Well onTarget tile to go to the Well onTarget portal.

Note: To see if Well onTarget is available to you, call the number on your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member ID card.

Tags: Exercise, Well onTarget, Blue Access for Members, BAM, Weight Management, FAQs

Well onTarget

Bridgett — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:31 GMT

Revision 34 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 3/19/2026 9:00:31 PM

Start a Healthy Journey with Well onTarget^®

Well onTarget^® (and Blue Points) is not available to all members. Check Blue Access for Members^SM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have the Well onTarget benefit.

Simply go to wellontarget.com* to explore the innovative tools and resources.

Health and Wellness Content
Our digital library is full of reader-friendly articles with information and resources on a wide variety of health conditions.

Tools and Trackers
Make wellness fun and stay on course with easy-to-use tools. Sync a device or use a built-in resource to track your steps, sleep, nutrition and more.

Blue Points***
The Blue Points^SM program rewards members with points for engaging in health-promoting activities. As your points add up, you can redeem them for gift cards.

Wellness on the Go
Once you have registered online for Well onTarget, there are convenient apps you can use to stay on top of your health wherever and whenever you want.

The Well onTarget Fitness Program app makes it easy to keep your fitness routine organized. Use the app to:

Track your check-ins
Find locations in the Fitness Program network
Access your membership card

The AlwaysOn mobile app gives you easy access to Well onTarget. Work on your health and fitness goals anytime, from anywhere using your smartphone.

You can download both the AlwaysOn and Well onTarget Fitness Program apps in the Apple or Google store.

Ready to Get Started?
To access Well onTarget, log in to Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM^SM). If this is your first time logging in, you’ll need to register your account.

Once you’re logged in to BAM, click My Health, then select Wellness. Click the button on the Well onTarget tile to go to the Well onTarget portal.

Note: To see if Well onTarget is available to you, call the number on your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member ID card.

Tags: Exercise, Well onTarget, Blue Access for Members, BAM, Weight Management, FAQs

Blue Access for Members Hotline

Bridgett — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:39:21 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 3/19/2026 4:39:21 PM

Blue Access for Members^SM (BAM^SM) has features to help you make the most of your health benefits! Our secure member portal lets you:

Check the status of your claim and claim history
Confirm the family members who are covered under your plan
View and print an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement for claims within the last 18 months
Find a doctor or hospital in your plan’s network
Set your email and text alert preferences for notifications
Request a new or replacement member ID card, or print a temporary one

If you have trouble with sign up or log in, we can help.

Have a technical question?
If you can’t register or log in to Blue Access for Members, call:

The customer service number on your member ID card

Representatives are available 7 days a week.

Need to know more about your benefits or a claim?
If you have questions about the information in your Blue Access for Members account, such as benefits or claims information, you can:

Call the Customer Service number on your member ID card
Send us a private message through the BAM “Message Center”
Use the private message feature on Connect Community or Facebook
Talk with us via Web Chat

Have other questions?
Here are some resources to help you navigate other popular areas of interest.

Originally published 7/20/2015; Revised 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2023

Tags: Using Health Insurance, Blue Access for Members, BAM, Customer Service, FAQs, Open Enrollment

Blue Access for Members

Bridgett — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:39:07 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 3/19/2026 4:39:07 PM

Blue Access for Members^SM(BAM^SM) puts everything you need to know about your health plan right at your fingertips – 24/7. With BAM, it’s easy to make the most of your health benefits.

The secure, user-friendly member portal houses everything you need – all in one place. Log in to access detailed information about your:

Account
Coverage & Benefits
Claims

Plus, you can download Forms and Documents, and even connect with Customer Service.

Knowledge is power, right?
With BAM, you’re empowered to quickly:

Check the status of your claim and claim history
Confirm who’s covered under your plan
View and print an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for claims
Find a Doctor or Hospital in your plan’s network
Set your email and text alert preferences

Keep your ID card handy.
Now you never have to be without your member ID card. With BAM, you can:

Request a new or replacement card
Print a temporary one ID card
Get a digital ID card that goes everywhere

Enjoy wellness tools and perks.
BAM features a direct link to Well onTarget^® – a rewards program that nurtures healthy choices. You’ll find a host of amenities, including:

Health and wellness content
Tools and trackers
Personalized digital coaching
Self-paced health programs to help you reach your goals

Plus, you get unlimited access to a nationwide network of fitness centers with flexible, month-to-month memberships.

Just look for the Well onTarget link on the left side of the page after you log in to BAM.

BAM is mobile!
Keep BAM in the palm of your hand. With the mobile app, you can tap into your important health information – anytime, anywhere.

Set your language preference (English or Spanish)
Access your member ID, add it to your mobile wallet, even email it to your provider
Find in-network care providers and facilities
Check your claims
Connect with a Customer Service rep

To download the app, go to Apple App Store, Google Play. or text* BCBSILAPP to 33633.

Ready to get started?
Create your account now. Once you’ve registered, log in to your account.

Need technical help?
If you can’t register or log in to Blue Access for Members, call:

The customer service number on your member ID card

Representatives are available 7 days a week.

Have questions about your benefits or a claim?
If you have questions about any information in your Blue Access for Members account, you can:

Send us a private message through the BAM “Message Center”
Call the Customer Service number on your member ID card
Use the private message feature on Connect Community or Facebook
Talk with us via Web Chat

*Message and data rates may apply. View Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy at bcbsil.com/mobile/text-messaging.

Originally published 10/2/2014; Revised 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023

Tags: Blue Access for Members, BAM, FAQs, Mobile App, Open Enrollment

When can I sign up?

Bridgett — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:04:15 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 1/12/2026 6:04:15 PM

Open Enrollment for coverage in 2026 is November 1 - January 31, 2026. If you want your plan to start on January 1, you have until the 15th of December to enroll.

Learn more about getting ready for open enrollment.

Tags: Health Insurance Network, Affordable Care Act, Open Enrollment, Compare Health Insurance Plans, Buy Health Insurance

Looking for a Health Insurance Form?

Bridgett — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:15:36 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 12/23/2025 10:15:36 PM

Use our Form Finder for Members to locate health insurance forms when you need them. Need to file a claim, order a refill prescription, or make a change to your existing policy? It’s easy to search for and download a form.

Here are just a few commonly used forms you may be looking for:

Claim forms for medical, prescription drug, dental or vision plans.
Mail-order forms for home delivery of new and refill prescriptions.
HIPAA privacy forms, including the Confidential Communications Request Form, Request Personal Health Information (PHI) Records Form and Standard Authorization Form.
Enrollment/Change in Coverage forms.

The type of form you need will depend on your specific plan coverage.

To get started with Form Finder, here are a few helpful tips:

On bcbsil.com, in the top menu go to For Members > Forms and Documents and choose Form Finder.
To narrow your search results, choose a topic from the categories on the left or type keywords in the search box.
With each form listed, use the down arrow next to the form title and a description will appear below.
Click on “Download” to open the form in a new window. You can save the form if needed.

Not finding what you are looking for with the public website Form Finder? Members can also log in to their member account to find forms and a whole lot more. Once logged in, go to Support > Forms and Documents. The forms and documents you can access there will be determined by the health care plan you are enrolled in.

Tags: Medical Bills, Blue Access for Members, BAM, Medical Claims, Open Enrollment

General

BCBSIL Connect Team — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:36:38 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 12/18/2025 10:36:38 PM

You've Got Questions: We've Got Answers

Understanding health insurance isn’t always simple and may leave you with a lot of questions. To get quick, easy answers 24/7, just log into your member account online.

As a member, you can always access your online account to get details about your health plan coverage, member benefits, claims and much more.

Check our member quick-start list
Take a look at common topics members ask questions about:

Don’t see the answer to your question? Reach out to us, we’re happy to help. A Customer Advocate can guide you to what you’re looking for online or give you the information you need. You can easily start a chat while you’re in your online account or call the number on your member ID card.

Are you a health care provider?
Have questions about patient eligibility? Need help with prior authorization? Want to know the status of a claim? Want to request a fee schedule? Trying to connect with the Behavioral Health unit? You’ll find direct contact information for the specific help you need at Provider Services.

Tap into the Connect Community
Connect offers a fun and interactive way to nurture good health. Every online blog focuses on health, wellness or benefits info you need to know.

There’s a wealth of topics and healthy tips you can share with friends on social media. You’ll find articles in English and Spanish to help you learn about:

Health and wellness
Your health coverage choices
Ways to use your health care benefits

Connect makes it easy to:

Share your favorite content on Facebook and Twitter
Like a post or join the conversation on ideas and issues that are important to you

Create your Connect Community profile today.

Tags: Ask a question, Customer Service, FAQs

General

BCBSIL Connect Team — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:28:19 GMT

Revision 21 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 12/18/2025 10:28:19 PM

You've Got Questions: We've Got Answers

Understanding health insurance isn’t always simple and may leave you with a lot of questions. To get quick, easy answers 24/7, just log into your member account online.

As a member, you can always access your online account to get details about your health plan coverage, member benefits, claims and much more.

Check our member quick-start list
Take a look at common topics members ask questions about:

Are you a health care provider?

Have questions about patient eligibility? Need help with prior authorization? Want to know the status of a claim? Want to request a fee schedule? Trying to connect with the Behavioral Health unit? You’ll find direct contact information for the specific help you need at Provider Services.

Tap into the Connect Community
Connect offers a fun and interactive way to nurture good health. Every online blog focuses on health, wellness or benefits info you need to know.

There’s a wealth of topics and healthy tips you can share with friends on social media. You’ll find articles in English and Spanish to help you learn about:

Health and wellness
Your health coverage choices
Ways to use your health care benefits

Connect makes it easy to:

Share your favorite content on Facebook and Twitter
Like a post or join the conversation on ideas and issues that are important to you

Create your Connect Community profile today.

Tags: Ask a question, Customer Service, FAQs

General

BCBSIL Connect Team — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:27:53 GMT

Revision 20 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 12/18/2025 10:27:53 PM

You've Got Questions: We've Got Answers

Understanding health insurance isn’t always simple and may leave you with a lot of questions. To get quick, easy answers 24/7, just log into your member account online.

As a member, you can always access your online account to get details about your health plan coverage, member benefits, claims and much more.

Check our member quick-start list
Take a look at common topics members ask questions about:

Are you a health care provider?

Tap into the Connect Community
Connect offers a fun and interactive way to nurture good health. Every online blog focuses on health, wellness or benefits info you need to know.

There’s a wealth of topics and healthy tips you can share with friends on social media. You’ll find articles in English and Spanish to help you learn about:

Health and wellness
Your health coverage choices
Ways to use your health care benefits

Connect makes it easy to:

Share your favorite content on Facebook and Twitter
Like a post or join the conversation on ideas and issues that are important to you

Create your Connect Community profile today.

Tags: Ask a question, Customer Service, FAQs

Go Mobile With the BCBSIL App

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:25:28 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 12/8/2025 11:25:28 PM

Keep your coverage information in the palm of your hand.

Where did I put my health insurance card? What’s my deductible? Is that doctor in my network?

These questions and many others can be answered anytime from anywhere with the BCBSIL App.

With the BCBSIL App, you can:

Securely log in with Face ID (iOS only) or Fingerprint ID*
See your Explanation of Benefits
Access your digital member ID card. iOS users can download it to your wallet for easy access.
Find in-network doctors, hospitals and urgent-care facilities
Review your claims, coverage, deductible and out-of-pocket spending information
Find your medical and prescription copays
Connect with your spending accounts (HCA, FSA, HRA and HSA)
Link directly to Well onTarget^®, the member wellness portal
Get fast answers with two-way messaging (if offered with your plan)
View everything in Spanish (if your phone settings are set to Spanish)

The BCBSIL App is free and available in English and Spanish for iPhone and Android users. Download it today.

* Availability varies by device

Tags: Blue Access for Members, FAQs, Mobile App, Provider Finder, Find a Doctor, BCBS App

GLP-1s for Weight Loss

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:28:16 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 11/24/2025 10:28:16 PM

GLP-1s are a class of drugs commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes. But some GLP-1s are also FDA approved for treating obesity and obesity-related conditions.

Here’s what you need to know.

What are GLP-1s?
GLP-1 is a hormone that helps control blood sugar and increase insulin production. While your body naturally produces GLP-1, how much is made can slow because of things like chronic stress, poor gut health and hormone changes.

GLP-1 drugs, or GLP-1s, can help cause the same responses in the body when the body’s hormone isn’t working as well as it should.

How do GLP-1s work for weight loss?
GLP-1s also slow down how quickly food digests and leaves your stomach, so you feel full faster and longer after eating.

Combined, this can help you lose weight.

And make sure to combine your prescription with healthy lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Using GLP-1s alone won’t give you lasting results.

What are the benefits of using GLP-1s for weight loss?
Along with diet and exercise, GLP-1s help with weight loss by curbing your appetite. They make you feel full faster so that you eat less.

Which GLP-1s are FDA approved for weight loss?
Several types of GLP-1s are approved for weight loss and other conditions besides diabetes. The brand names to look for are Wegovy® (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide) and Zepbound® (tirzepatide). FDA approval means doctors can prescribe them for weight loss.

What are the risks and side effects of GLP-1s?
The most reported side effects are nausea, diarrhea and stomach pain, and reactions at the injection site.

Some underlying health issues can put you at risk of worse side effects, like gallbladder problems or swelling of the pancreas.

Are GLP-1s through online sources safe?
It’s important to use GLP-1s only under the care of a doctor you know and trust.

There are many products being sold online that may not be approved by the FDA. Drugs that are not FDA-approved may not be as safe or effective. Check the FDA website for concerns about using these drugs that could put your health at risk.

Does insurance cover GLP-1s for weight loss?
Most plans don’t cover GLP-1s for weight loss. However, doctors can prescribe GLP-1s without it being a covered benefit. This means you will pay out-of-pocket for the prescription.

Check your plan benefits. If part of your benefits, you likely will need approval from your health plan before you start treatment. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your options. Work together to decide what is best for you.

Source: Diabetes drugs and weight loss, Mayo Clinic, 2025; GLP-1 Agonists, Cleveland Clinic, 2023; FDA’s Concerns with Unapproved GLP-1 Drugs Used for Weight Loss, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2025

Tags: Weight Management, FAQs

GLP-1s for Weight Loss

BCBSIL Connect Team — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:56:41 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 11/24/2025 9:56:41 PM

GLP-1s are a class of drugs commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes. But some GLP-1s are also FDA approved for treating obesity and obesity-related conditions.

Here’s what you need to know.

GLP-1 drugs, or GLP-1s, can help cause the same responses in the body when the body’s hormone isn’t working as well as it should.

How do GLP-1s work for weight loss?
GLP-1s also slow down how quickly food digests and leaves your stomach, so you feel full faster and longer after eating.

Combined, this can help you lose weight.

And make sure to combine your prescription with healthy lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Using GLP-1s alone won’t give you lasting results.

What are the benefits of using GLP-1s for weight loss?
Along with diet and exercise, GLP-1s help with weight loss by curbing your appetite. They make you feel full faster so that you eat less.

What are the risks and side effects of GLP-1s?
The most reported side effects are nausea, diarrhea and stomach pain, and reactions at the injection site.

Some underlying health issues can put you at risk of worse side effects, like gallbladder problems or swelling of the pancreas.

Are GLP-1s through online sources safe?
It’s important to use GLP-1s only under the care of a doctor you know and trust.

Source: Diabetes drugs and weight loss, Mayo Clinic, 2025; GLP-1 Agonists, Cleveland Clinic, 2023; FDA’s Concerns with Unapproved GLP-1 Drugs Used for Weight Loss, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2025

Tags: Weight Loss, FAQs

How to Register

BCBSIL Connect Team — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:32:21 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 11/19/2025 8:32:21 PM

As a member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, you can access your online account, putting important health plan information at your fingertips.

Set up your online account to:

Find a doctor or hospital in-network
See how much you've spent toward your deductible
Check claim status and history
Share your contact preference (email or SMS text messages)
Review billing and payment history
Read helpful tips and wellness articles
Connect with a Customer Advocate

If you are the main subscriber with family members on your plan, you will be able to see your dependents’ information. You can also check the family deductible.

To get started, you'll need:

A valid personal email address to confirm your registration
The member ID number on your ID card or member welcome letter

To sign up for online access, follow these simple steps:

Go to the Log In page. Choose Create an Account.
Follow the directions on how to create an account. You’ll need to verify your identity to access your secure information.
Once you get an email confirming you are set up, log in to see the main page, or dashboard, where you can find links to all your account information.

If you prefer, you can use the BCBSIL App to sign up. The BCBSIL App makes it easy to access your account on the go and get the most from your benefits — anytime, anywhere.

Tags: Register, Blue Access for Members, FAQs, Open Enrollment, BCBS App

How to Register

BCBSIL Connect Team — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:29:04 GMT

Revision 21 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 11/19/2025 8:29:04 PM

As a member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, you can access your online account putting important health plan information at your fingertips.

Set up your online account to:

Find a doctor or hospital in-network
See how much you've spent toward your deductible
Check claim status and history
Share your contact preference (email or SMS text messages)
Review billing and payment history
Read helpful tips and wellness articles
Connect with a Customer Advocate

If you are the main subscriber with family members on your plan, you will be able to see your dependents’ information. You can also check the family deductible.

To get started, you'll need:

A valid personal email address to confirm your registration
The member ID number on your ID card or member welcome letter

To sign up for online access, follow these simple steps:

Go to the Log In page. Choose Create an Account.
Follow the directions on how to create an account. You’ll need to verify your identity to access your secure information.
Once you get an email confirming you are set up, log in to see the main page, or dashboard, where you can find links to all your account information.

If you prefer, you can use the BCBSIL App to sign up. The BCBSIL App makes it easy to access your account on the go and get the most from your benefits — anytime, anywhere.

Tags: Register, Blue Access for Members, FAQs, Open Enrollment, BCBS App

Looking for a Health Insurance Form?

BCBSIL Connect Team — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:21:51 GMT

Revision 14 posted to Ask BCBSIL by BCBSIL Connect Team on 11/4/2025 10:21:51 PM

Here are just a few commonly used forms you may be looking for:

Claim forms for medical, prescription drug, dental or vision plans.
Mail-order forms for home delivery of new and refill prescriptions.
HIPAA privacy forms, including the Confidential Communications Request Form, Request Personal Health Information (PHI) Records Form and Standard Authorization Form.
Enrollment/Change in Coverage forms.

The type of form you need will depend on your specific plan coverage.

To get started with Form Finder, here are a few helpful tips:

On bcbsil.com, in the top menu go to For Members > Forms and Documents and choose Form Finder.
To narrow your search results, choose a topic from the categories on the left or type keywords in the search box.
With each form listed, use the down arrow next to the form title and a description will appear below.
Click on “Download” to open the form in a new window. You can save the form if needed.

Tags: Medical Bills, Blue Access for Members, BAM, Medical Claims, Open Enrollment

26 Years Old

Bridgett — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:39:32 GMT

Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 10/29/2025 8:39:32 PM

Q. What health insurance for young adults can I have until the age of 26?
A. If your parent’s health insurance covers young adults, then you can be added to, or stay on, their plan until you turn 26 (or age 30 if you are an unmarried military veteran).

Q. What if I’m married or don’t live with my parents? Can I still get health insurance?
A. You can join or stay on a parent’s health insurance plan until you turn 26 years of age even if you:

Are married
Don’t live with your parents
Are going to school
Don’t count on your parents for money
Can sign up for your own employer’s plan

Q. What is covered on my parent’s health insurance plan?
A. Your parent’s health insurance plan will provide you with benefits that cover basic health concerns. They are:

Emergency care
Prescription drugs
Hospital stays
Rehabilitative care and devices
Maternity and newborn care
Lab services
Behavioral health/substance misuse
Preventive/wellness services (like yearly check-ups and vaccinations) and chronic disease management

Your parent's premium will also cover many preventive services, such as screenings for high blood sugar or cancer. Even better, you may not have a copay, coinsurance or deductible for an annual wellness exam, if you visit a doctor in your health plan’s network.

Q. What happens when I turn 26 years old?
A. Once you turn 26 (or age 30 if you are an unmarried military veteran), your coverage on your parent's health insurance plan will end. You would need to enroll in health coverage on your own.

Q. How do I get coverage once I turn 26 years old (or age 30 if you are an unmarried military veteran)?
A. If your birthday falls outside the open enrollment period, you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. That means you may be able to get coverage through your job. Or visit bcbsil.com to view and compare all our Family and Individual health plans, or Get Covered Illinois.

Q. How soon do I need to apply before I turn 26 years old (or age 30 if you are an unmarried military veteran)?
A. You can enroll up to 60 days before your 26th (or 30th birthday for unmarried military veteran) birthday. Your Special Enrollment Period ends 60 days after your birthday.

Q. What happens if I don’t enroll during my Special Enrollment Period after I turn 26 years old (or age 30 if you are an unmarried military veteran)?
A. If you don’t enroll in health coverage within the 60 days following your birthday, you may not be able to get coverage until the next Open Enrollment period.

Q. Why should I shop through BCBSIL or Get Covered Illinois?
A. By using our site or the marketplace, you’ll be able to shop for a health plan, compare plan benefits and prices, and buy health insurance that’s right for you. By doing a little research before buying, you can find plans with lower monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

If you’re at that “magic age”, DO something and get covered!

Originally published 10/2/2014; Revised 2018, 2020, 2024

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Open Enrollment, Buy Health Insurance

26 Years Old

Bridgett — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:35:44 GMT

Revision 10 posted to Ask BCBSIL by Bridgett on 10/29/2025 8:35:44 PM

Are married
Don’t live with your parents
Are going to school
Don’t count on your parents for money
Can sign up for your own employer’s plan

Q. What is covered on my parent’s health insurance plan?
A. Your parent’s health insurance plan will provide you with benefits that cover basic health concerns. They are:

Emergency care
Prescription drugs
Hospital stays
Rehabilitative care and devices
Maternity and newborn care
Lab services
Behavioral health/substance misuse
Preventive/wellness services (like yearly check-ups and vaccinations) and chronic disease management

Q. What happens when I turn 26 years old?
A. Once you turn 26, your coverage on your parent's health insurance plan will end. You would need to enroll in health coverage on your own.

Q. How do I get coverage once I turn 26 years old?
A. If your birthday falls outside the open enrollment period, you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. That means you may be able to get coverage through your job. Or visit bcbsil.com to view and compare all our Family and Individual health plans, or Get Covered Illinois.

Q. How soon do I need to apply before I turn 26 years old?
A. You can enroll up to 60 days before your 26th birthday. Your Special Enrollment Period ends 60 days after your birthday.

Q. What happens if I don’t enroll during my Special Enrollment Period after I turn 26 years old?
A. If you don’t enroll in health coverage within the 60 days following your birthday, you may not be able to get coverage until the next Open Enrollment period.

If you’re at that “magic age”, DO something and get covered!

Originally published 10/2/2014; Revised 2018, 2020, 2024

Tags: Special Enrollment, Affordable Care Act, Open Enrollment, Buy Health Insurance