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We're pleased to provide information and resources to our LGBTQ+ members, their families and decision makers. Find LGBTQ+ friendly in-network care for your needs.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly Online Provider Directories

GLMA, OutCare, and TransHealthCare are LGBTQ+ affirming online provider directories. Search primary care providers, specialists, therapists, dentists, surgeons and other LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare professionals. Review our medical policy  for information about procedures like gender assignment and reassignment surgery. These directories are free and do not require registration.

Please note that the health care professionals in these directories may not be in your plan's network.

GLMA

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality is committed to providing healthcare services to patients of any sexual orientation or gender identity.1

Search the GLMA directory    

OutCare

OutCare is a resource for LGBTQ+ healthcare, offering provider and healthcare directories, mentorship and more.2

Search the OutCare directory  

TransHealthCare

TransHealthCare has built a database of gender surgeons specializing in gender-affirming procedures.3

Search the TransHealthCare directory  

Check Your In-Network Care

Did you find a doctor or facility you might want to use through the above resources?
Check that they're included in your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois plan's network with our Provider Finder® tool.

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More Resources for LGBTQ+ Members

Depending on your needs, BCBSIL has tools and resources to help you get the care you need.

Ovia Health™ Family Planning

Ovia Health™ apps feature health trackers, videos, tips, coaching and support for fertility, pregnancy, parenting and menopause. Ovia, Ovia Pregnancy and Ovia Parenting apps can be downloaded from the App Store  or Google Play Store .  During sign-up, make sure you choose “I have Ovia Health as a benefit.” Then select BCBSIL as your health plan and enter your employer’s name. 

Customer Service Support

The BCBSIL Customer Service team is available to answer your questions, connect you with in-network providers, explain your benefits and help you update your or your account's information. To speak with Customer Service, call the number on your member ID card.

 

1GMLA and LGBTQ Healthcare Directory are responsible for their published content, of which BCBSIL does not guarantee or make any claims regarding the accuracy of. 

2OutCare is responsible for its published content, of which BCBSIL does not guarantee or make any claims regarding the accuracy of. 

3TransHealthCare is responsible for its published content, of which BCBSIL does not guarantee or make any claims regarding the accuracy of.