Medical Plans

Service Information

Medical Benefit Plans

Effective 12/01/2018, and subject to applicable copayments, co-insurance, deductible and out-of-pocket limits, Cook County sponsored HMO and PPO Plans will cover medically necessary hearing aids/instruments for children under the age of 18 when prescribed by a hearing care professional to augment communication. Covered services: 1) one hearing aid/instrument for each ear every 36 months; 2) related services such as audiological exams and selections, fittings and adjustments of ear molds when deemed medically necessary by a hearing care professional; and 3) hearing instrument repair when deemed medically necessary.

The County offers two medical benefit plans: Blue Advantage HMO and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Please see plan details below.

BlueAdvantageHMO

Group #B50001

Group #B03351 (new group number effective 12/01/2022)

Customer Service 1-800-892-2803

Information

         Register for BlueAccess for Members

         BlueAccess for Members Guide

         Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Finder 

         Blue Cross Blue Shield Quarterly Hospital Listing - March 2022

Documents

BlueAdvantage Certificate

HMO Summary of Benefits and Coverage

1095-B Tax Form Request

Where to Go for Care - HMO

2023 Benefits Overview

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PPO Plan

Group #289804 

Group #291116 (new group number effective 12/01/2022)

Customer Service: 1-800-960-8809

Information

        Register for BlueAccess for Members (BAM)

        BlueAccess for Members Guide

        Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Finder

        Domestic Tier

Forms

PPO Claim Form

Documents

PPO Certificates - Plan # 289803, 289804

PPO Summary of Benefits and Coverage

PPO Nationwide Program Overview

Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

Where to Go for Care - PPO

2023 Benefits Overview

Well onTarget

Fitness Program Membership Discount

Blue365 Discount Program (save money on health and wellness products)

Blue Care Connection

Behavioral Health

 

Notices

COVID-19 Benefits Current and Post End of Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Notice Informing Individuals About Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Requirements and Nondiscrimination Statement - English

Notice Informing Individuals About Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Requirements and Nondiscrimination Statement - Spanish