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Who Makes Decisions About My Health Care?

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois provides coverage for your health care. But you and your doctor are in the best position to make decisions about treatment...
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We Use a Variety of Methods to Get You the Information You Need

BCBSIL Connect Team November 7, 2025

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) uses several methods to send information to keep you informed about your health care. BCBSIL may provide information by: Email. Phone. Messages to your mobile device. Mail: We will mail materials to...
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Enrolled for 2026? Here’s What to Expect Next

BCBSIL Connect Team November 7, 2025

When you enrolled in your 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months preparing a journey just for you. Welcome Communications First, if you chose electronic...
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Need to See a Specialist?

BCBSIL Connect Team November 7, 2025

When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doctor may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to ....
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Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

BCBSIL Connect Team October 23, 2025

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of questions and concerns . We want to make sure you have the support you need as you go through this special journey. Our Special Beginnings® program is designed to he...
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Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2025

Do your shopping lists never end? Are you a champion bargain hunter? Then Blue365® is perfect for you. Blue365 is a discount service that saves you money on a variety of everyday needs and healthy lifestyle aids. How Does It Work? Any member of a...
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Members Can Appeal Coverage Decisions

BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2025

Internal Appeals Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has an internal claims and appeals process that allows you to appeal decisions about paying claims, eligibility for coverage or ending coverage. Please check “adverse benefit determination....
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Open Enrollment — Time to Choose Your 2026 Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2025

The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time each year when individuals and families can sign up for health insurance under the Affordabl...
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Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2025

Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or...
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What is a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

BCBSIL Connect Team September 11, 2025

When buying health insurance, we all want to choose the best plan for our needs. One plan worth considering is the high-deductible health plan (HDHP). It is also sometimes called a consumer-driven health plan (CDHP). The HSA-qualified HDHP ...
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Need Reconstructive Surgery After a Mastectomy? You’re Covered

BCBSIL Connect Team August 26, 2025

It’s normal to be anxious if you find out you need to have a mastectomy. A mastectomy is the removal of one or both breasts. This procedure is most often performed to treat breast cancer. If you are facing this surgery, take some comfort ...
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Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

BCBSIL Connect Team August 26, 2025

Are you missing out on the convenience of telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to have virtual health care visits using your computer, phone or tablet. These types of health care visits are a quick, easy way to bring the doctor to you. Say you&rsqu...
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Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

BCBSIL Connect Team August 25, 2025

When it comes to protecting yourself from scams, it’s a good idea to be leery of strangers. The bad guys are always coming up with new ways to steal your private data — and your money. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Lea...
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Keep Health Issues in Check with Telehealth Visits

BCBSIL Connect Team July 25, 2025

Does your health plan offer telehealth visits with doctors in your plan’s network? Now's a good time to check. It may be just what you need to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, more health care facilities turned to telehealth vi.....
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Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

BCBSIL Connect Team July 25, 2025

If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to yo...
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