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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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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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Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

BCBSIL Connect Team June 11, 2025

Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor...
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Get to Know Your Medical Tests: Preventive vs. Diagnostic

BCBSIL Connect Team May 28, 2025

When your doctor orders a test for you, it’s important to know what type of test is ordered. There are two types, preventive and diagnostic. Knowing the difference between these two types of tests will help you better understand your treatment ....
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