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Old 10-27-2018, 08:25 AM   #1
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Happy with BCBS of Illinois?

Looking over our options for 2019. We've never had BCBS but reviewing in network facilities, doctors BCBS covers Mayo Clinic and a few other specialized hospitals (it seems). Trying to decide if local insurance is as good. All the highly accredited hospitals seem to fall in BCBS network. Any experience here?
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Old 10-27-2018, 04:37 PM   #2
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We have BCBS of MD through my former employer and never any problems and I'm very happy with them.
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My former Megacorp is based in Delaware. So I have BCBS thru Highmark, in Delaware. No issues what so ever, but make sure your have Blue Card. Not sure if all the ACA policies have it.
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Old 10-27-2018, 04:55 PM   #4
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Not sure if all the ACA policies have it.
They don't all have Blue Card, and I am sure. Some BCBS organizations offer ACA compliant policies with the name "Blue Options", these are nationwide PPOs with BlueCard. And I agree Blue Card is a real advantage.
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We are happy with BCBS of Illinois PPO.
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