Value-Added Benefits

These are drugs and items you buy at the pharmacy without a prescription. You can order $25 in approved OTC items once a quarter. That’s once every three months at no cost to you. Benefit amounts will not roll over to the next quarter. With this VAB, you can get OTC items like pain relievers and allergy medicine. This VAB can help with your basic health and medical needs.

To order OTC Items:

• Check for approved items in the OTC Catalog.
• Place your order online at https://mpaotc.com. First-time users will need to register an account. 
• You can also place an order by calling Member Services at 1-877-860-2837. 

Your order will be shipped at no cost to your address within 7 to 10 days. 

Members get a free membership to Blue365. This is an extra benefit of being part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Blue365 members receive exclusive health and wellness discounts from a range of top retailers. You can save on health care products and services that most often are not covered by a health plan. There are no claims to file. No referrals or approvals are needed. Once you sign up for Blue365, you can ask to get weekly deals sent to your email. 

Visit the Blue365 website to start saving.

You may qualify for a free cell phone to call your doctor, Care Coordinator or 911 emergency services. Call Member Services for information.

Want to quit smoking? A care coordinator can connect you with the resources you need. When you join, a tobacco cessation program Recovery Support Assistant (RSA) will work with you. The RSA will give support, advice and provide education throughout the program. This can help you on your journey to better health. Treatment may include:

• Counseling 
• Medications (Rx and OTC drugs).

Learn more about smoking cessation and the program.

You may get a ride at no cost to a pharmacy, provider appointment or to a BCCHP-sponsored event. This is in addition to the standard transportation benefit. 

Visit the Transportation page to learn more or check your HBIA/HBIS Member Handbook.