Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Get Covered During New Marketplace Special Enrollment Period

BCBSIL Connect Team February 22, 2021

Nearly 9 out of 10 people who signed up for health care coverage during last fall’s open enrollment qualified for help paying their monthly premiums. If you thought about signing up, but didn’t because you thought you couldn’t affor...
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How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

BCBSIL Connect Team November 3, 2020

The Affordable Care Act gives more people access to health insurance—and gives bad guys one more way to steal your private information through health insurance scams.
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How to Sign Up for Health Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team November 3, 2020

If you’re ready to take the next step, use this handy guide on how to sign up for health insurance.
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What Should I Ask When Seeking a Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team November 3, 2020

Repeat after me: “I need health insurance.” Now that we have that straight, it’s time to learn how to get health insurance. If you don’t know what you are looking for, or even what questions you should be asking, we can guide you.
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Open Enrollment 2021: Choose Your Plan by December 15th

BCBSIL Connect Team October 5, 2020

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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Everything You Need to Prepare to Buy Health Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team September 23, 2020

Don’t wait to start your planning for health insurance sign up. Finding the information you’ll need before the start of open enrollment will make the whole process simpler. If you break the task into easy-to-handle steps, it may even save you some...
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Why Kids Need Health Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2020

Your child’s health and development is at the top of your parenting list. Find out how a health plan can help you have peace of mind.
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Kids Grow Up, but Parents Can Still Help with Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team June 11, 2020

If you are under the age of 26, you can stay on your parent’s health insurance plan. But should you? Here’s some important questions you need to consider.
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Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

BCBSIL Connect Team April 30, 2020

If you missed open enrollment, you can still get health insurance during a Special Enrollment period. Get insurance during Special Enrollment.
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What If You Can’t Afford A Health Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team February 3, 2020

Shopping for health insurance can bring a few questions to light, especially when it comes to money. You’re not alone in wondering how to afford health insurance. As you check out your options, remember there are resources available for you and....
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Check Provider Networks Before You Get Care

BCBSIL Connect Team January 3, 2020

Are you ready to compare health insurance plans? Pay Attention to the Provider Network! Check Provider Networks Before You Get Care
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Buying Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

BCBSIL Connect Team October 26, 2018

Department store discounts are a way to get a high quality product for less money. They’re a good deal! It’s the same thing when it comes to the importance of health insurance: you and your family can get ongoing well care coverage at a rate lower...
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Why Choose BCBSIL? Because My Kids Said So…

BCBSIL Connect Team October 22, 2018

Choosing health care coverage is a very personal process, even for those of us who work here. Do any of these factors ring true for you?
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Get Lower Costs with a Premium Tax Credit

BCBSIL Connect Team October 22, 2018

“Premium health insurance tax credit” is a popular term floating around lately. Also referred to as a “health insurance subsidy”, this premium tax credit is financial assistance to help people pay for health insurance, a...
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Learn about Health Coverage Without Leaving Your Neighborhood

BCBSIL Connect Team September 25, 2018

Are you wondering where to get information on health coverage during open enrollment? Wonder no more! Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is going on a road trip and coming to a city near you. Bring your questions and concerns and join us on the...
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