WHAT’S NEW OR CHANGING?
Medical – BlueCross BlueShield of IL (BCBSIL)
We continue to offer a choice of medical plans: a PPO Plan (Blue Choice Options “small” network + PPO “large” network), and an HMO Plan (BlueAdvantage network).
The PPO Plan will move to the “Performance Drug List”. Impacted members will receive a letter in the mail.
Everyone who enrolls in medical coverage will receive a new ID card. Be sure to open all mail so you don’t mistake it for junk, and be sure to share your new ID with your doctors and pharmacies.
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Blue Choice Options PPO Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Blue Advantage HMO Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Dental & Vision – BlueCross BlueShield of IL (BCBSIL)
BlueCross BlueShield of IL will be our new carrier for dental & vision
Dental
In addition to BCBSIL being our new dental carrier, there are also some benefit enhancements:
- Coverage for Posterior Composites as “basic services”, previously not covered
- Out-of-network claims processed at the 90th percentile “Usual & Customary”, previously Maximum Plan Allowance
Please visit www.bcbsil.com/find-care/providers-in-your-network/find-a-dentist to check if your dental providers are in the BlueCare Dental PPO network.
Everyone who enrolls in dental will receive a new ID card. Be sure to open all mail so you don’t mistake it for junk, and be sure to share your new ID with your dental providers.
Vision
In addition to BCBSIL being our new vision carrier, there are also some benefit changes:
- In-network exam copay $10, previously $20
- Lenses: in-network copay $25, previously $20; out-of-network $55 allowance, previously $60
- Standard progressive lenses in-network copay $90, previously $85
- Scratch coating in-network copay $0, previously $15; out-of-network $55 allowance, previously not covered
Please visit www.bcbsil.com/find-care/providers-in-your-network/vision to check if your vision providers are in the BCBSIL Vision Plans network.
Everyone who enrolls in vision will receive a new ID card. Be sure to open all mail so you don’t mistake it for junk, and be sure to share your new ID with your vision providers.
Summary of BCBS Vision Benefits