Is Blue Shield of Illinois the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is a member-owned health plan founded in Chicago in 1936 that remains headquartered in the city. "Agreements such as these serve both the taxpayers and patients," said Felicia Norwood, Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
How do I speak to a representative at BCBS Il?
How to Contact Us
- Member Services. 1-877-860-2837 (TTY/TDD: 711) Call to ask about your plan benefits, help finding a provider, to change your PCP, and much more. ...
- 24/7 Nurseline. 1-888-343-2697 (TTY/TDD: 711) ...
- By Mail. Blue Cross Community Health Plans.
Does BCBS of Illinois cover shingles vaccine?
BCBSIL Approves Coverage of New Shingles Vaccine Shingrix
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) now covers Shingrix, a new two-dose vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2017, for reducing shingles and related nerve pain.
How do I contact BCBS of Illinois?
Call us at 1-877-213-1821 (TTY 711). We're open between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., local time, 7 days a week. If you're calling from April 1 through September 30, alternate technologies (for example, voicemail) will be used on the weekends and holidays.