• Need to See a Specialist?

    October 23, 2023
    When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doc 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 see...
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  • You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

    October 17, 2023
    Using a mail order pharmacy service can save you time, and maybe even money. It's convenient because your prescriptions are mailed right to you. That saves you a trip to the pharmacy. You can enjoy home delivery from Express Scripts® Ph...
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  • Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    October 13, 2023
    Some drugs must be approved by your health plan before they will be covered. That’s to make sure they are safe and used right. If you are told a drug needs pre-approval (sometimes called prior authorization), that does not mean it isn’t c...
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  • Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

    October 8, 2023
    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...
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  • Members Can Appeal Coverage Decisions

    October 4, 2023
    Internal Appeals Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) 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 dete....
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  • Paper or Digital Benefit Book: A Weighty Question

    September 27, 2023
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. When you sign up for your 2024 plan during Open Enrollment, you’ll get to choose whether to get your plan information by mail or digitally. If you choose the ....
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  • Keep Health Issues in Check with Virtual Visits

    September 7, 2023
    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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  • Need Reconstructive Surgery After a Mastectomy? You’re Covered

    September 7, 2023
    This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. 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 pe....
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  • Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

    September 7, 2023
    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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  • Contact Us with Your Questions

    September 5, 2023
    Your health insurance is important. Understanding your health plan is the best way to make sure you get the most benefits from it. So, it’s only natural that you have some questions. We’re always happy to answer your questions and be acce...
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  • You Now Have Easy Access to Your Dental Benefits Information

    August 21, 2023
    Dental benefits are not available to all members. Check Blue Access for MembersSM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you have dental benefits as part of your health plan, you now have easier access to your covera...
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  • How to $ave Money

    August 15, 2023
    There are many ways you can help keep your health care costs down. Try these tips to find $avings on doctor visits, prescription medications, fitness trackers and more. We have resources to help you make the best decision for you. Our Provider F...
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  • What’s a Woman’s Principal Health Care Provider?

    August 1, 2023
    This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Members in a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’ HMO plan are asked to choose a primary care physician (PCP) from a network of doctors. But do you know ....
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  • Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

    August 1, 2023
    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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  • Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

    July 5, 2023
    Ready to start the bump watch? We’re talking about your baby bump. If you’re expecting, it might seem like the only thing that you can expect is a lot of change. Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of&nbsp...
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