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What Are Your Rights and Responsibilities as an HMO Member?

BCBSIL Connect Team May 28, 2025

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois respects and honors your rights. In return, we ask that you know and honor your responsibilities, too. To learn how you...
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Saving Money Is Simple with Blue365

BCBSIL Connect Team May 28, 2025

If you like saving money, check out Blue365®. You have lots of chances to save big with the free health and wellness discount program offered to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) members. Who Can Use Blue365? Any member of a&n...
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Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

BCBSIL Connect Team May 27, 2025

If you’re looking for some great discounts on health-related products and services, check out the Blue365® program. It’s just one more advantage of being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member. You and your family can save w...
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025

When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your do...
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BCBSIL HMO Health Management Programs May Be Right for You

BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois HMO plans offer Population Health Management Programs to help you take care of your health. Look at the programs offered...
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Men, Make Your Health a Priority

BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025

You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible and think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for yo...
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Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

BCBSIL Connect Team April 24, 2025

It makes sense to ensure your health care provider is in the network before you make an appointment. When you use an in-network provider and facility, you get the most from your health insurance plan. The same is true with your pharmacy. When you...
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Wondering If a New Treatment Is Right for You?

BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. New treatments for many conditions — from diabetes to cancer — are in the news. Do you wonder if you might be a candidate for a treatment that could h...
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Planning a Trip? Be Sure to Pack Some International Health Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025

Almost 1 in 4 Americans have had a health issue while traveling abroad. Do you know what you would do if you were traveling outside the U.S. and got sick or injured? Many people expect that their U.S. health plan will cover them wherever they go...
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Planning International Travel this Summer? Check Your Coverage Options

BCBSIL Connect Team April 10, 2025

Are you planning to travel outside the U.S.? Whether work sends you abroad or you travel for fun, the key is to be prepared. Before you travel, learn about your international health insurance options in case you need care while you’re away. Co.....
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Health Insurance Terms: What Is 'Recommended Clinical Review'?

BCBSIL Connect Team March 28, 2025

Sometimes, it seems like you need to bring a dictionary to the doctor’s office. Medical terms can be a mouthful. The names of prescription medicines don’t always roll off the tongue either. In fact, the lack of “simple speak” ...
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A Powerful 24/7 Resource: Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

BCBSIL Connect Team March 12, 2025

No doubt about it, the health care system can be confusing. When you have questions about your health care coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers members a great go-to resource — Benefits Value Advisors (BVA). Get clear answers....
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MyPrime.com – 24/7 Prescription Drug Access

BCBSIL Connect Team March 10, 2025

If you have prescription drug coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Prime Therapeutics® is your pharmacy benefit manager. You can visit MyPrime.com (your PBM’s member website) on any mobile devices, like s...
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Complex Health Management Made Easier

BCBSIL Connect Team March 5, 2025

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Health care providers often see patients who have one or more medical conditions that would be considered complex. These may include diabetes with heart disease...
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Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

BCBSIL Connect Team March 5, 2025

You’ve been to the doctor and paid your copay. How are you going to know when your claim is filed and finalized? Simple — you'll get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB will break down the services you received, the co...
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