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I have a BCBSIL HMO Plan but don't like my doctor. Can I Change my PCP?
Of course! You can change your PCP or medical group/IPA at any time, except if you are hospitalized or in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy. To change doctors within the same medical group: Se...
When is the Part D Initial Enrollment Period?
The Medicare Part D (prescription drug plan) Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) occurs three months before and three months after the month when a beneficiary meets the eligibility requirements for Pa...
Are Multi-State Plans More Expensive Than Other Plans?
No, MSP options are not generally more expensive than other plans on the Marketplace. However, the prices for all options on the Marketplace may vary depending on whether they are bronze, silver, ...
How does the BCBSIL BlueCare Direct plan work?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has teamed up with Advocate Health Care* to offer Chicago-area residents a new, more affordable health plan — BlueCare Direct. BlueCare Direct. Grea...
I'm under 65 but on Medicare, am I Eligible for another Initial Enrollment Period when I Turn 65?
Yes. Individuals eligible for Medicare prior to age 65 (such as for disability) will have another IEP when attaining age 65. If you enrolled in a Medicare supplement (Medigap) plan with a high disa...
If a Multi-State Plan is offered in a Particular State, will it be available everywhere in the State or might it be available in only certain parts of the State?
It depends. While OPM is encouraging statewide coverage in the Multi-State Plan (MSP) Program, it is not required of MSP insurers at this time. OPM is, however, requiring MSP insurers that offer ...
When is the Medicare Advantage Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP)?
The Medicare Advantage IC Initial Coverage Election Period and the Part D IEP occur together as one period when a newly Medicare eligible individual has enrolled in BOTH Part A and Part B at first ...
How Can I Find Out if a Provider is in a Multi-State Plan Network?
A Multi-State Plan (MSP) insurer must make its provider directory for each MSP option available to the Marketplace for publication online and to you in hard copy if you ask for it. In the provider...
When will I get my member ID cards, and how many will I get?
I Want to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan that does not include drug coverage and also enroll in a stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan. Can I do this?
Yes, if the Medicare Advantage plan is a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan that does not offer drug coverage or a Medical Savings Account, you can do this. This is a rare circumstance and genera...