Topic: BCBSIL | Find A Provider, Hospital, Doctor, Dentist

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is one of the biggest names in health insurance company in the state.  They began during the height of the Great Depression in 1936 and further grew out of a shared interest to protect people and their families from financial ruin associated to health care expenses.  BCBSIL now remain a member owned and not publicly traded.  They answer to their members and not to any shareholder.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois always keep in mind that the communities they exist in are their biggest priority.  They promote health and wellness of the members and in the communities.  They are dedicated to fostering a better access to care, thriving to reduce the total cost of care while still enhancing quality care and patient outcomes.

BCBSIL has endlessly participated in ethnic parades and always provide health and wellness booths in the communities when the opportunity arises.

IMPORTANT: Go directly to the site to confirm and acquire more information.

Easy-to-follow steps are provided below should you feel the need to locate a doctor or hospital venues.  A brief guide is available for you so you can discover how you can find a doctor or a hospital online.

Requirements to have available to search and locate a doctor or hospital:

  • Stable internet access
  • Insurance ID card
  • Personal information

Easy steps to follow to complete a search online to find a provider:

  1. Visit: www.bcbsil.com/find-a-doctor-or-hospital in your preferred search engine.
  2. Select “Search as Guest” located right under “Guest Search”.
  3. Select the “Search In-Network Providers” found under the “Find an In-Network Provider” section.
  4. Select how you got your insurance.
  5. Answer the question about being a member or just shopping.
  6. Choose the type of plan you are looking for.
  7. Choose your plan name from the selections available.
  8. Select the state you are located in.
  9. Select a more specific plan.
  10. Narrow search results by distance and any other factors.
  11. Click the find button.
  12. Continue to move forward until you pull in results and can review the list of provided for you.

Easy steps to follow to complete a search logging in to your online account:

  1. Visit www.bcbsil.com/provider in your preferred search engine.
  2. Select “Find a Dentist” link found under the “Helpful Links” or click here.

Easy steps to follow to complete a search for a pharmacy online:

  1. Visit: www.bcbsil.com/find-a-doctor-or-hospital in your preferred search engine.
  2. Provide your User Name and Password.
  3. Select the “Member Login” button.

Phone Numbers:

Under 65 New Enrollment 866-514-8044
Under 65 Customer Service
(Existing members with health insurance plans including HMO and PPO)
800-538-8833
Medicare Supplement New Enrollment 800-646-3000
Medicare Supplement Customer Service 877-384-9297