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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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Get the Best Price on Your Prescriptions

BCBSIL Connect Team March 5, 2025

There are many things to know when it comes to getting the medicine you need. How much will it cost? Is there one that will work just as well but cost less? Does it matter where I go to get my prescription filled? And these are just a few. But don&rs...
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The Help You Need to Navigate Your Health Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team February 21, 2025

Insurance can be confusing. We’re here to help. Our Help Center can help you find the answers you need to use your benefits and get answers to key questions. Get Help in One Handy Place Bookmark the Help Center and visit often for quick, e...
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How to Find In-Network Providers

BCBSIL Connect Team February 5, 2025

There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to get health care – cost, networks, location and more. Being informed does not have to be tricky. We have resources available to help you make the best decision for you. Blue Access f...
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Population Health: Strategies that Benefit Our Members

BCBSIL Connect Team February 5, 2025

Population Health has been described as “the overall health of a group of people.” At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, we use different types of partnerships to improve the overall health and well-being of our members. We identify ...
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Your Health Plan May Offer Many Benefits at No Extra Cost

BCBSIL Connect Team February 5, 2025

Your health plan may cover vaccines for children and adults, like the flu shot, at no cost to you. Talk to your doctor about what vaccines each member of your family needs. Many preventive services, including yearly wellness exams and screenings...
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Are You Using Blue Access for Members?

BCBSIL Connect Team February 5, 2025

Are you taking advantage of all the great benefits within Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM is the secure member portal where you can: Check the status of your claim and your claim history. Confirm the family members who are covered under your plan...
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8 Things You Should Know About Deductibles

BCBSIL Connect Team February 5, 2025

Health plans can seem complicated. It helps to know what questions to ask and where to find the information you need. Take deductibles, for example. They’re important to your pocketbook, but do you know how they work? To get you started, here .....
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