Whether you’re traveling across the country or around the world, you can take your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BlueChoice health care benefits with you.

National Coverage

The BlueChoice plan provides coverage when members are away from home.

• Should an emergency situation arise, you should seek medical treatment immediately.
• Eligible services are covered when emergency care is needed.
• If you are admitted to a hospital, you or someone on your behalf must call the Medical Support Program to pre-notify your admission within 48 hours so that you may receive the highest level of benefits.
• In a non-emergency situation, try calling your doctor first. He or she may be able to assist you over the phone.
• Doctor visits for non-emergency care are paid at the out-of-network benefit level.

International Coverage

When you travel outside the United States and need urgent or immediate care, you are covered. Seek medical assistance where you can. Medical coverage varies, based on your employer's benefit plan. Save all medical receipts for submitting a claim, then call your doctor when you return home to coordinate care.