You wouldn’t buy a car without shopping around for the best deal, would you? So do you check the price tag when you need a medical procedure?

Cost is something to look at when choosing where to go for care.

When your doctor suggests a procedure, you can choose where to have it done. You can find quality, low-cost doctors, imaging centers, hospitals and other providers.

If you are part of our Member Rewards program, you may even earn a cash reward for picking the lower cost provider.

It’s easy to use Member Rewards. Just follow these steps to get started:

1. Log in to Blue Access for Members^SM.
2. Start a search for your procedure by clicking on Find Care and select a reward eligible location.
3. Get the procedure at your chosen rewards eligible location.
4. Once the claim is paid and verified as reward eligible, you'll get a check within four to six weeks.

Questions? Call the number on the back of your member ID card.

MDX Medical, LLC dba Sapphire Digital, a Zelis company, is an independent company that has contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) to administer the Member Rewards program for members with coverage through BCBSIL. Reward-eligible options and reward amounts are subject to change. Eligibility for rewards is subject to terms and conditions of the Member Rewards program. Amounts received through Member Rewards may be taxable. BCBSIL does not provide tax advice. Members that have primary coverage with Medicaid or Medicare are not eligible to receive incentive rewards under the Member Rewards program.

BCBSIL makes no endorsement, representations or warranties regarding third-party vendors and the products and services offered by them.

Originally published 2/12/2020; Revised 2022, 2023