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Frequently Asked Questions

As we continue to monitor the ever-changing situation around COVID-19, we remain committed to helping our customers access the ancillary coverages and resources they need.

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General Questions

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Family Medical Leave (FMLA)

  • How does COVID-19 impact FMLA?
    If your Leave programs are managed in conjunction with your disability program by FMLASource1, you can file a leave or disability claim by calling 1-844-361-4267. See the special bulletin from ComPsych® for additional guidance from FMLASource about COVID-19 and FMLA Leave.

Life Insurance Coverage

  • What if a waiver of premium claimant is quarantined and cannot get to a doctor?
    If a claimant is currently on group life waiver of premium and is required to get continuing physician authorization, they should contact us, and we will work with them to determine the best course of action for their claim. If a claimant is too sick to work and is attempting to file a new disability claim, they can file a claim, but we will need verification from their attending physician before we can approve any benefits.
  • We have experienced the loss of an employee due to COVID-19. Does BCBSIL cover this loss?
    We strive to help provide employers, employees and their families with financial resources if a covered person passes away prematurely. In the unfortunate event that a covered person passes away because of contracting COVID-19, the life insurance policy benefits would apply.

Vision Insurance Coverage

  • Can I still use my stand-alone vision benefit if I can’t get in to see my eye doctor?
    • Yes. We use the EyeMed network and are committed to maintaining service and helping you manage through these challenging times. EyeMed will follow all COVID-19 guidance and protocols provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health departments. We recommend you follow CDC guidelines regarding routine eye exams, including postponing routine visits.
    • Should you lose or break your glasses or require replacement contact lenses, we are encouraging members to utilize online, in-network options, including Glasses.com, ContactsDirect.com, Ray-Ban.com, LensCrafters.com, and TargetOptical.com. Utilizing online providers also helps assure you practice safe social distancing and avoid unnecessary risk outdoors. Your benefits are applied on these sites during checkout and your glasses are mailed right to your home. Understanding the circumstances, many of these online providers are offering free, expedited shipping and no-cost returns for extra convenience. Check with online providers to verify available offers.

Additional Information and Resources

If you have any questions, please contact your ancillary account representative.

 

1FMLASource® is offered and administered by ComPsych® Corporation. ComPsych® Corporation is an independent organization that does not provide Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois or Dearborn Life Insurance Company products or services.

Insurance products issued by Dearborn Life Insurance Company, 701 E. 22nd St. Suite 300, Lombard, IL 60148. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is the trade name of Dearborn Life Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BLUE CROSS®, BLUE SHIELD® and the Cross and Shield Symbols are registered service marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans.