Bcbs Illinois Telehealth Services and Benefits Overview

BCBS Illinois offers a range of telehealth services to its members, including virtual doctor visits, mental health services, and chronic disease management.

These services are designed to be convenient and accessible, with many options available 24/7. BCBS Illinois members can access these services from the comfort of their own homes, or on-the-go.

BCBS Illinois covers a wide range of telehealth services, including video visits, phone calls, and secure messaging with healthcare providers. This includes services for acute care, chronic care, and mental health.

Members can also use the BCBS Illinois mobile app to access telehealth services and manage their health.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois covers mental health and dual diagnosis treatment, although coverage may vary.

Under the Affordable Care Act, your BCBSIL plan should cover mental health and dual diagnosis treatment in some capacity.

It's estimated that 9.2 million people in the U.S. have a co-occurring disorder, which is a patient having a co-existing mental health and substance use disorder.

Treating both disorders at the same time is considered the most effective treatment path for those with a dual diagnosis.

To learn about your specific coverage in Illinois or out of state, contact an admissions navigator or fill out the form provided.

Virtual Visits, powered by MDLIVE, is an efficient and cost-effective treatment alternative for adults and children that can address a variety of non-emergency health issues.

Consultations can be done at times that fit the schedules of members, reducing the need to miss work, use paid time off, or visit the ER.

Services are available in both English and Spanish, with translation services available for other languages.

Prescriptions can be sent to a nearby pharmacy when needed.

MDLIVE operates and administers the virtual visit program, and is solely responsible for its operations and that of its contracted providers.

Virtual Primary Care, powered by Teladoc Health, gives members easy and convenient access to cost-effective primary care.

Your employees can choose a primary care provider who takes the time to get to know them, their health history, and needs.

They can schedule annual checkups and ongoing care when it's convenient, and get referrals to in-person and in-network specialists.

A dedicated care team will provide ongoing support, and a custom care plan with clear next steps will be created.

Here are the benefits of Virtual Visits for employers:

With bcbs Illinois telehealth, you can access a range of benefits and services to support your health and well-being. Cost savings are realized when employees use Virtual Visits instead of urgent care or emergency rooms.

You can access general medical care, including diagnosis and treatment for colds, flu, allergies, and sinus infections, 24/7 by board-certified doctors. Prescriptions can be sent to your local pharmacy.

Behavioral health support is also available for depression, anxiety, stress, and more from a therapist or psychiatrist by appointment 7 days a week. Dermatology services allow you to upload photos for custom treatment plans for skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and skin infections.

Virtual Visits are available 24/7 for general medical and dermatology services, while behavioral health services are available by appointment 7 days a week. You can access these services through a secure portal.

Here are some key details to keep in mind:

With bcbs Illinois telehealth, you can access primary care services through Virtual Primary Care, powered by Teladoc Health. This service allows you to schedule annual checkups and ongoing care when it's convenient, and get referrals to in-person and in-network specialists.