• Emergency Preparedness

    Emergency Preparedness

    You're not alone! The reality is that it's very difficult to be totally prepared for an emergency, but there are steps you can take to have a plan of action in case an emergency were to happen. Download this Ready.gov infographic to prepare for emergencies...
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  • What’s My Member ID Number?

    What’s My Member ID Number?

    Your member ID number is a unique number that shows you are a covered member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. It lets you access your health plan benefits when you need care. Your member ID number links you to information in our systems...
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  • Will I be able to pick my own doctors and hospitals?

    Will I be able to pick my own doctors and hospitals?

    Yes. You can choose your primary care physician or your child's pediatrician from your health insurance plan's network of doctors. If you visit a doctor who is not in your network, you may have to pay more for your care. In some cases, you may...
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  • Are immunizations covered under the Affordable Care Act?

    Are immunizations covered under the Affordable Care Act?

    Yes. Most immunizations are on the list of medical care considered a preventive service. Under ACA, most preventive care is covered and will be paid in full by your premium when you see a provider that is in-network . You won't have to pay a copay...
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  • When can I sign up?

    When can I sign up?

    Open Enrollment for coverage in 2025 is November 1 - January 15, 2025. If you want your plan to start on January 1, you have until the 18th of December to enroll. Learn more about getting ready for open enrollment. Originally published 12/18...
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  • How do I enroll in a health insurance plan?

    How do I enroll in a health insurance plan?

    There are many ways to buy a health insurance plan. You can get one from: The Health Insurance Marketplace The Marketplace is a federal government website that helps people find health insurance. You can compare prices, benefits, out-of-pocket...
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  • How does the Marketplace work?

    How does the Marketplace work?

    The Health Insurance Marketplace ® (sometimes called the Exchange) helps people who don’t have health care coverage: through their job, through a government program like Medicare or Medicaid, or due to a life event like a job loss or cut...
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  • Go Mobile With the BCBSIL App

    Go Mobile With the BCBSIL App

    Keep your coverage information in the palm of your hand. Where did I put my health insurance card? What’s my deductible? Is that doctor in my network? These questions and many others can be answered on the go with the BCBSIL App. With the BCBSIL...
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  • New Baby or Adopting a Child

    New Baby or Adopting a Child

    I don't have insurance, but I’m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do? Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a special enrollment period . You have 60 days from the...
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  • Loss of Medicaid Coverage

    Loss of Medicaid Coverage

    Q. What is Medicaid? A. Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to qualified low-income individuals. This includes pregnant women, families and children, the elderly and people with disabilities. In some states, the program...
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  • Job Loss

    Job Loss

    What if lose coverage because I was fired, laid off or quit my job? Option 1: Get an individual plan. If you lost your insurance benefits from an employer, you can buy your own health plan right away. Find a plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace...
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  • 26 Years Old

    26 Years Old

    Q. What health insurance for young adults can I have until the age of 26? A. If your parent’s health insurance covers young adults, then you can be added to, or stay on, their plan until you turn 26. Q. What if I’m married or don’t live with my...
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  • Find a Doctor or Hospital

    Find a Doctor or Hospital

    Picking the right doctor can seem overwhelming at times. You want to find someone you trust, who has an office close to you, with open appointment times. There’s also the added stress of choosing a doctor who is in your plan’s network so you don...
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