Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Further Expanding Telehealth and Waiving Member Cost-Share
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by offering additional options for telehealth services to give fully insured members improved access to care while reducing their risk of exposure. If you offer an employer-funded health plan, benefits may be different for your employees depending on the decisions you make about telemedicine.
What’s new: Effective immediately, BCBSIL will add 24 telehealth procedure codes that Illinois providers may use when billing BCBSIL for medically necessary health care services, including codes for behavioral health therapy. This adds 18 additional procedure codes beyond what was announced last week. BCBSIL will review submitted claims consistent with the terms of yourbenefit plan.
In Case You Missed This: COVID-19 Coverage Information for Employers and Members
Review coverage benefits, expanded telehealth, resources and member flier from last week’s news alert. Reminder: Self-insured and split-funded groups must communicate their agreement to opt-in to offer employees COVID-19 testing with no prior authorization and no copays or deductibles by March 31, 2020 deadline – see details in the news alert.
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A Modern Approach to Health and Wellbeing
Chronic disease is systemic in America. Six in 10 Americans live with at least one such disease, which range from heart disease, diabetes and obesity to other leading causes of death, according to government statistics. In fact, 90% of the $3.5 trillion spent on health care every year is associated with treating and caring for people with chronic diseases.
Help is available: To fight back against chronic disease, we’ve developed a results-driven member engagement program that can help trim health care costs. It also can help spur healthier behaviors and encourage all employees to better manage their own health.
We’ve enhanced Wellbeing Management to drive near-term, hard-dollar cost savings through tailored interventions and more effective member engagement. In 2019, clients using the program saw savings in the average range of $10 to $30 per employee per month.*
Learn how savings are achieved and what’s new in 2020. *Cost savings dependent on the product package
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News and Updates
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Take Away the Stress of Enrolling Employees with Our Benefit Administration Solution
Fully insured groups with premium bills using the autopay option in Blue Access for EmployersSM will see a change with the next billing cycle. Get the details on the updates.
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Network Update: Changes to HMO Medical Group #471
This provider network change applies to HMO Illinois®, Blue Advantage HMOSM and Blue Precision HMOSM. Effective Jan. 1, 2020: Centegra Health and Wellness Network #471changed its name to Northwestern Medicine Physicians Network McHenry and phone number to 708-240-5145.
What it means: All locations, doctors and services remain the same. Only the medical group name and number changed. We mailed members a new ID card to reflect these changes. They can call Customer Service at the number on their member ID card with any questions.
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Ethisphere Institute Names Our Company One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 2020
We have been recognized as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies. This marks the fifth consecutive year that we’ve received the distinction. The award honors companies that achieve outstanding results in the areas of transparency, integrity, ethics and compliance. Go deeper.
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In the Community
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Expanding Access to Prenatal Care with Centering Healthcare Institute
We have teamed up with the non-profit Centering Healthcare Institute to focus on delivering better health outcomes and improving the care experience for patients and their doctors. The institute provides education, care and social support for expectant mothers and babies. Learn what our $1.5 million grant means for the transformation of care and expanding access.
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Employee Health Resources Now is a good time to remind employees that they have resources to help them address COVID-19
concerns. Depending on their health plan and benefits, these could include: 24/7 Nurseline, virtual visits, behavioral health support such as Employee Assistance Programs. Employees can review their specific benefits on Blue Access for MembersSM or call the phone number on their ID card.
Share these fliers on COVID-19 with employees:
English and Spanish.
When Employees Need New Member ID Cards
Employers can get a new ID card fast and easy on Blue Access for Members. Just log in and click on the ID card image. The link will display the member’s ID card and proof of insurance, both of which can be used for a doctor or hospital visit.
Employees can also print or download the image and order a new card. They can also see their ID on a mobile device with our BCBSIL mobile app.
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