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Work with Your Doctor to Make Sure Your Care Is Covered

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Staying healthy is easier when you understand the ins and outs of your health care plan. Some types of care and treatment require approval before you get care. That is called prior authorization. With prior authorization, your doctors send informati...
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Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

BCBSIL Connect Team December 22, 2025

You need a new drug and find your prescription isn’t covered. Or you’ve taken a drug in the past and find it’s no longer covered. Find out why meds may not be covered, and what you can do next. Health plans cover a wide range of med...
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What You Need to Know About Subrogation

BCBSIL Connect Team December 12, 2025

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is always on the lookout for ways to help control the rising costs of health care. It’s important that we do this for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit mo...
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Insurance Basics: Where Can I Find That?

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsil.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can visit the ....
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Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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Keep Your Member ID Card Close

BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025

Your member ID card has the information you’ll need when you get care or fill a prescription. You can use a physical card or use a digital copy with the BCBSIL App. You can even add it to your phone’s wallet if you have an iOS device. Wh...
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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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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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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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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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Earn Rewards with Blue Points

BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2025

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan through the health insurance marketplace (not those who have coverage through an employer). Well onTarget® and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Ch...
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What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

BCBSIL Connect Team June 17, 2025

When it comes to paying for your health insurance there are three main parts: Your deductible, your coinsurance and your monthly premium. Your health insurance deductible is the amount you must pay before the health plan starts paying for your covere...
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Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Member Rewards

BCBSIL Connect Team June 13, 2025

Did you know you can shop and compare costs for hundreds of health care procedures online? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off. The price of health care services can...
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Save Money with Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

BCBSIL Connect Team June 11, 2025

MedsYourWay® is not available to all members. Check your plan materials or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have this program. You may be able to pay less for your prescription drugs with our drug discount card benefit program. MedsY...
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