A division of the Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is the most experienced health care provider in the state. With over 6.5 million members, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois offers the most affordable and comprehensive health insurance plans available.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service. The professionals of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois are known for their efficient and effective service, and they are help to the highest ethical standards.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is concerned about the well-being of all of its members. Members can choose to participate in the Blue Access program that provides members of group health insurance plans secure online access to their claim status, provider information, benefits summaries and other useful health related information. All this is designed to help members obtain the health care they need and want in a timely manner without hassle.


Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois has many different types of health insurance plans available to choose from. Each one is designed to meet the needs and financial status of its members. With 60 years of health insurance experience behind it, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is the leader in the industry.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois SelectBlue PPO Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois SelectBlue PPO Plan provides more benefits than any other “individual” health insurance option that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois offers and therefore provides superior coverage.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois SelectBlue Advantage and BlueValue Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ SelectBlue Advantage and Blue Advantage plans are designed for those with tighter budgets. These plans give access to the same large PPO network that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois provides but offer a lower level of benefits. These “Advantage” plans are generally price approximately 10% less than the SelectBlue and BlueValue plans.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois BlueEdge Individual HAS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois BlueEdge Individual HAS is a plan aimed at individuals.

Below you find a list factors that you need to consider when purchasing health insurance.
Which doctors and hospitals are included in the plan
What is the co-pay on doctors visits
What are the co-pay and benefits for prescriptions
How much is the annual deductible
Is there co-insurance
How much is the out of pocket annual maximum cost
What is the lifetime maximum coverage
What does the premium look like
Are there HSAs (Health Account Qualified Plans) available for tax savings

When you are choosing between the different Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois on offer keep the points above in mind. They will help guide to you to make the right decisions. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois website is set up so that you can recognize these factors easily.