Medical Benefit Plans
The County offers two medical benefit plans: Blue Advantage HMO and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Please see plan details below.
BlueAdvantageHMO
Group #B50001
Group #B03351 (new group number effective 12/01/2022)
Customer Service 1-800-892-2803
Information
Register for BlueAccess for Members
BlueAccess for Members Guide
Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Finder
Blue Cross Blue Shield Quarterly Hospital Listing - March 2022
Documents
BlueAdvantage Certificate
HMO Summary of Benefits and Coverage
1095-B Tax Form Request
2022 Benefits Overview
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PPO Plan
Group #289804
Group #219116 (new group number effective 12/01/2022)
Customer Service: 1-800-960-8809
Information
Register for BlueAccess for Members (BAM)
BlueAccess for Members Guide
Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Finder
Domestic Tier
Forms
PPO Claim Form
Documents
PPO Certificates - Plan # 289803, 289804
PPO Summary of Benefits and Coverage
PPO Nationwide Program Overview
Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
2022 Benefits Overview
Well onTarget
Fitness Program Membership Discount
Blue Care Connection
Behavioral Health
Notices
Notice Informing Individuals About Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Requirements and Nondiscrimination Statement - English
Notice Informing Individuals About Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Requirements and Nondiscrimination Statement - Spanish
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is a customer-owned health insurance company serving Illinois residents. The company offers individuals and families healthcare and prescription drug coverage through its Blue Choice Preferred PPO, Blue Precision HMO, and BlueCare Direct HMO plans. Members have access to a wide range of healthcare benefits, including pediatric services, chronic disease management, emergency care, and preventive services like mammograms and blood pressure tests.
Several health and wellness programs are also available to members, which include discounts on services like gym memberships through the Blue365® Member Discount Program and access to a 24/7 nurse line through the Blue Care Connection® program.
BCBSIL is also committed to helping the community. Through partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health, BCBSIL’s Care Van® Program has provided thousands of free immunizations and other services in various Illinois neighborhoods.
The company has also taken a stand in striving to improve the health and well-being of at least 1 million children through the Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® program. BCBSIL community involvement goes even further. In 2016, the company surprised several non-profit organizations throughout the state with $5,000 checks.
BCBSIL has a long history, which dates back to 1936 during the Great Depression era. Today, it is the largest health insurance company in the state with 8.1 million members. More than 87 percent of Illinois specialists, 91% of Illinois primary care physicians, and 92% of hospitals in the state are a part of the BCBSIL provider network. BCBSIL has earned accreditations from URAC and NCQA.
Like many insurance companies, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois may offer the following type of plans: HMO and PPO.
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