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  • Go Digital With the BCBSIL Mobile App

    Go Digital With the BCBSIL Mobile App

    Wish you didn’t get so much paper in the mail? Go digital and download the BCBSIL Mobile App now. The BCBSIL App is available for iPhone and Android users. To get the BCBSIL App, text * BCBSILAPP to 33633 or search for BCBSIL in the iTunes App Store...
    • 4685 Views
  • Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

    Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

    Need to find a specialist? Use Member Rewards and get rewarded up to $500! Learn more about how you could earn cash with Member Rewards. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 12/11/2020; Revised 10/19/2023
    • 3161 Views
  • Spanish Resources

    Spanish Resources

    Marissa’s dad, who is a native Spanish speaker, needs help managing the BCBS public website. As a Customer Advocate, Marissa shows her father how to switch the site to Spanish as well as advise him on how to find Spanish language information. Find...
    • 3488 Views
  • New To Medicare

    New To Medicare

    There are certain times you can sign up for Original Medicare. Since it covers most but not all health care costs, look into a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan or a Medicare Advantage plan to help cover your share of costs.
    • 5439 Views
  • AEP Is Around the Corner

    AEP Is Around the Corner

    October 15 through December 7 is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, when members can determine whether their plan will continue to meet their needs the following year. If so, coverage continues. If unsure, members should refer to their Annual...
    • 4290 Views
  • Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    The video spotlights Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans and inspires members to use its many benefits and services, including help to set up medical appointments and to find specialists, prescription drug coverage, zero-dollar preventive...
    • 5587 Views
  • Medicare Coverage Checklist

    Medicare Coverage Checklist

    It’s a good time to give your coverage a checkup. Use the checklist below to evaluate your current Medicare plan ahead of the Annual Enrollment Period. Use the answers you provide to these questions as you look through your plan offerings. Important...
    • 9163 Views
  • Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

    Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

    Start the New Year in good health by seeking preventive care. Preventive care is very important for everyone in your family. And the good news is you can receive most preventive care at no additional cost to you. Remember to ask Your Doctor about...
    • 10300 Views
  • Usted y su Médico: Colaborando juntos para mantenerlo saludable

    Usted y su Médico: Colaborando juntos para mantenerlo saludable

    Cuando necesita atención médica, ¿tiene un médico al que puede llamar? Si no es así, comience ya y encuentre a un médico al que pueda considerar como su médico propio. No espere enfermarse para convertirse en paciente.
    • 4075 Views
  • Emergency Preparedness

    Emergency Preparedness

    You're not alone! The reality is that it's very difficult to be totally prepared for an emergency, but there are steps you can take to have a plan of action in case an emergency were to happen. Download this Ready.gov infographic to prepare for emergencies...
    • 4944 Views
  • Member Voice: Cecilia — individual health insurance…“It Was Like Winning the Lottery!”

    Member Voice: Cecilia — individual health insurance…“It Was Like Winning the Lottery!”

    In 2008, Cecilia was laid off from work and lost her health insurance. “It was an awful feeling,” Cecilia said. “After my company was downsized, I tried to purchase insurance on my own, but it was too expensive.” Cecilia could no longer afford the...
    • 7022 Views
  • Member Voice: Student Health Insurance— It’s Important!

    Member Voice: Student Health Insurance— It’s Important!

    Getting sick miles away from home with no health insurance is a scary thought. Regardless of if you feel young and healthy, rarely get sick or have a pre-existing condition, student health insurance has many benefits and can help you. Don’t take...
    • 6322 Views

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