Supporting LGBTQIA+ Members
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQIA+) communities may face unique health concerns. Through dedicated services to support LGBTQIA+ members, we're here to help you feel comfortable navigating health care.
The Boeing Dedicated Team at BCBSIL
The team includes registered nurses, behavioral health clinicians, social workers and health advocates who are trained to provide culturally competent and inclusionary guidance and education. This team is available to assist members with benefit questions, support finding a doctor, therapist or other resources and questions about gender affirmation goals.
We provide information and resources to our LGBTQIA+ members, their families and decision makers through GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality (previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association), OutCare, and TransHealthCare. GLMA, OutCare, and TransHealthCare are online provider directories where you can search for primary care providers, specialists, therapists, dentists, surgeons and other health care professionals that welcome LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.
BCBSIL Values LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
BCBSIL stands by our core values of integrity, respect, commitment, caring and excellence. We work together with our LGBTQIA+ employees to better understand the health care needs of our LGBTQIA+ members.
One of the many ways we support our LGBTQIA+ employees and allies is through the Pride Alliance business resource group. This group is sponsored by senior leadership and supports diversity through:
- Community service
- Networking
- Educational seminars
- Mentoring
- Employee cultural awareness
- Supporting LGBTQIA+-focused community partners
Additional Resources
- Connect with Boeing Member Services by calling 888-802-8776
- Locate a provider with Provider Finder®
- Plan Your Family with Maven Clinic
- Connect with Teladoc Health by calling 877-284-2322
- Boeing Fertility Program Benefit Managed by WINFertility
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality is the world's largest and oldest association of healthcare professionals committed to providing individuals with health care services regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status. You can use the directory for free, and you do not need to register.
OutCare is a comprehensive resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare, offering provider and healthcare resource directories, mentorship, medical education reform, and cultural competency training. The provider directories are free and do not require registration. OutCare is responsible for its published content, of which Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) does not guarantee or make any claims regarding the accuracy of.
TransHealthCare is a comprehensive database of Gender Surgeons, providing a global database of surgeons specializing in gender-affirming procedures. The directory is free and does not require registration. TransHealthCare is responsible for its published content, of which BCBSIL does not guarantee or make any claims regarding the accuracy of.
Please note that some of these health care professionals may not participate in a BCBSIL health plan. If you decide to see one of the providers listed, check the BCBSIL Provider Finder® tool to find out if they are in network or call them directly to make sure they accept your BCBSIL plan.