Insurance Basics

Learning health insurance basics can help you choose your health plan and know how it works.

Types of Plans

BCBSIL offers many health plans.

Health Insurance Costs

Learn what premiums, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance are and how they work together.

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New Special Enrollment Period (SEP)

You can apply for a 2021 health plan through August 15, 2021.

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Health Care Terms

Look up common health care terms in our glossary.

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You May Qualify for a Subsidy

Don’t miss your chance to get financial help.

Subsidies helped 85% of new members lower their monthly bill in 2020.

If you had financial help in 2020, your subsidy may differ in 2021 if you’ve had a change in family size or income.

Get Estimate

  1. CMS.gov, Early 2020-2019 Effectuated Enrollment Report ↵

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Tab Two Request Brochure

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Request a Brochure

Please fill out the form below and we will send you information about our health insurance plans.

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Tab Three Request Agent

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Online Agent Request Form

Please fill out the form below and a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois authorized agent will contact you within 1 to 2 business days. They will schedule an appointment at a time and location that is convenient for you. There is no cost or obligation for this service.

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Tab Four Call Us

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Need Assistance Shopping?

Sales Questions and Additional Plan Information:
1-866-514-8044
Calls may or may not be answered inside the United States.

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. CT
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT

Customer Service:
1-800-538-8833
Calls may or may not be answered inside the United States.

Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. CT
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
Sunday: Closed

Already a member?
Call the Customer Service number on the back of your member ID card.

New to Medicare or Need Help Shopping for a Plan?

Call us at 1-877-213-1821 TTY 711

We’re open between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., local time, 7 days a week. If you’re calling from April 1 through September 30, alternate technologies (for example, voicemail) will be used on the weekends and holidays.

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