As a new Abbott enrollee your benefits are designed to provide coverage for the care you need, encourage you to maintain your good health and help you manage your health care costs.
Be sure to review your enrollment materials online so you can make informed decisions about benefits for you and your family! Visit Abbott's Benefits Web site to enroll online or view more information regarding open enrollment.
If you have any questions regarding your Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) benefit options, please call customer service at (800) 671-1210. Note our new customer service hours, Monday - Friday, 7 am to midnight C.T. and Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm C.T.
Plan Information
Your 2010 Health Plan Summaries provide you with highlights of the benefits available under the 2010 BCBS PPO Plus Option:
Learn more about your benefits including wellness programs and discount programs available to you as a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member.
Network Information
View the Doctors & Hospitals page to:
- See if your physician is in the network.
- Review information regarding Retail Health Centers (RHCs), also known as store-based health clinics. Learn more about RHCs.
Note: When searching in the U.S., Wisconsin members should select WI as their state of residence and Blue Preferred POS as their health plan when prompted, not PPO. When searching for doctors and hospitals outside of Wisconsin you should select the state you are visiting and PPO as the health plan.
Prescription Drug Information
As a BCBS member, your prescription drug benefits are administered by Caremark. View a list of the Abbott drugs that are covered 100% for Abbott Active employees, effective 1/1/2010. Questions about this list? View the Frequently Asked Questions.
Members can also visit the Caremark Web site for Abbott Employees or the Caremark Web site for Abbott Retirees
Behavioral Health Benefits
Your behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse) benefits are administered by United Behavioral Health (UBH) for the following plans:
• BCBS PPO Plus (including Altavista and Hawaii)
• BCBS of Wisconsin Blue Preferred POS
Claims prior to January 1, 2010 will need to be submitted to Magellan Health Services.
To find out if your mental health provider is in the UBH network, visit the United Behavioral Health Web site (access code: abbott) or call (866) 808-5075.
Pre-certification required
You must pre-certify all inpatient and most outpatient mental health services. Benefits for the following services will not be paid if not pre-certified: Autism treatment, Psychological testing, Biofeedback, Electroshock therapy, and Hypnosis. We strongly encourage you to call UBH at (866) 808-5075 before receiving any mental health or substance abuse services to ensure coverage and avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses.
To find out if your mental health provider is in the UBH network, visit the United Behavioral Health Web site (access code: abbott) or call (866) 808-5075
Special Program available to Abbott employees through Healthways
LiveLifeWell Health Assessment - Reduce your medical plan contributions up to $300 by taking the health assessment available to you and your spouse or domestic partner through Healthways.
Visit Abbott's ilivelifewell.com Web site to learn more about:
- Enrollment details,
- How taking the LiveLifeWell health assessment can save you up to $300 off your 2010 medical plan contributions.
