January 2022

BCBSIL Medicare Advantage Plan Expansion

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’ (BCBSIL’s) Medicare Advantage (MA) PPO and HMO networks expanded to the following counties within the State of Illinois:

The Medicare Advantage Plan allows certain Medicare-eligible individuals greater flexibility and choice in health insurance coverage and offers enhanced benefits. Some of the highlights of the Medicare Advantage Plan include, but are not limited to, the following: new open-access PPO plan, lower copays for specialists, $0 copay at preferred pharmacies for select prescription drugs, vision coverage with $0 copay on routine eye exams, telehealth services by MDLIVE^®, and rewards of gift cards for taking certain health actions.

What This Means for You
We are expanding our network of contracted providers, which will allow greater access to quality and cost-effective health care.

For non-delegated medical groups and independent providers, you may initiate the contracting process with BCBSIL for the MA HMO or MA PPO products by completing the Provider Onboarding Form.

For existing delegated medical groups, BCBSIL does not contract directly with providers for our MA HMO or MA PPO products. If you would like to participate in these networks, contact a BCBSIL contracting MA Medical Group or Independent Physician Association (IPA) in their area.

View MA HMO Medical Group/IPA listing
View MA PPO Medical Group/IPA listing 

If you have questions about our Medicare Advantage expansion, contact your assigned Provider Network Consultant (PNC).

MDLIVE is a separate company that has contracted with BCBSIL to provide virtual visit services for members with coverage through BCBSIL. MDLIVE is solely responsible for its operations and for those of its contracted providers. Virtual visits may not be available to all BCBSIL members.