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Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2025

Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ....
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How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team March 6, 2025

Things in life are always changing. No worries. We’re here to make things easier. Nothing is set in stone, including your insurance needs. So what happens if you’re enrolled in a health plan, but then realize your needs — or the nee...
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What If You Can’t Afford a Health Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team November 1, 2024

Shopping for health insurance can spark a few questions. Cost is always a big one. Wondering if you can afford a plan? You're not alone. As you check your options, remember there are resources that may help you pay for coverage. Health Plan Prices...
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What Should I Ask When Shopping for a Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team October 31, 2024

You now have more choices than ever when it comes to health insurance plans. Whether you buy directly from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Health Insurance Marketplace or a licensed insurance agent, it’s easy to compare plans ...
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Choosing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team October 28, 2024

Regular medical, dental and vision care are all important for your total health. That’s why it’s good to have all three kinds of insurance. Today, many people buy health coverage on their own. What “comes with” medical coverag...
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How Do I Buy an Individual Health Insurance Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team October 21, 2024

There are two times when you can buy health insurance — during open enrollment and special enrollment. Open enrollment starts on Nov. 1 each year. Any other sign-up time falls under special enrollment . To buy health insurance during speci...
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It’s Open Enrollment — Time to Choose Your 2025 Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team September 23, 2024

The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. Here are three important steps to help you prepare for this year’s open enrollment for health insurance coverage. Step 1: Make Note of the .....
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Get Ready for Open Enrollment

BCBSIL Connect Team August 30, 2024

If you want to buy a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan...
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Health Insurance Options for Illinois College Students

BCBSIL Connect Team August 7, 2024

The semester is well underway and college students are hitting the books to prepare for tests, papers and extra credit. If you're one of them, there is one thing you may not have thought to prepare for — what to do if you get sick. Even if you ....
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Check Provider Networks Before You Get Care

BCBSIL Connect Team June 27, 2024

What is a Provider Network? You may have heard that premiums, copays and deductibles are all things you need to consider when choosing the best health plan for you or your family. Did you also know you should think about the plan&rsquo...
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Check Your Coverage and Other Tips to Move Like a Pro

BCBSIL Connect Team June 10, 2024

Moving can be exciting — whatever your reason. You might relocate for a new job. Maybe you want to be closer to family. Perhaps you’re pulling up roots just for the thrill of living in a different place. Still, moving can also be str...
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How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

BCBSIL Connect Team November 30, 2023

You might be sleeping or taking your dog for a walk. You could be at work, at your kid’s soccer game, or meeting friends for dinner. Life is good, right? You have no idea that scammers down the street, one state over or half a world away are do....
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How to Sign Up for Health Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team November 7, 2023

Do you need health coverage, but don’t know where to start? Visit bcbsil.com to view and compare all our Family and Individual health plans, including the plans we offer on the Health Insurance Marketplace. In most cases, you can only sign up f....
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Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

BCBSIL Connect Team September 10, 2023

Many of us aren’t big fans of deadlines. We’re busy. Finding time to knock out one more thing on our to-do list can be a hassle. With some deadlines, a little procrastination may not really matter. That’s not the case when it comes ...
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Why Kids Need Health Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team September 9, 2023

Children are known for their endless curiosity, cute faces and their ability to come home covered in dirt. Being a trendy pre-teen or adventurous kindergartener comes with its share of coughs and colds, bumps and bruises and mystery rashes....
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