Medical Plans

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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.

 

    Group #B50001 (non-ratified) / Group #B03351 (ratified - 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 

    Documents

    BlueAdvantage HMO Certificate

    BlueAdvantage HMO Summary of Benefits and Coverage 

    1095-B Tax Form Request

    Where to Go for Care - HMO

    2025 Employee Benefits Overview

    Group #289804 (non-ratified) / Group #291116 (ratified - 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

    PPO Summary of Benefits and Coverage

    PPO Nationwide Program Overview

    Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

    Where to Go for Care - PPO

    2025 Employee Benefits Overview

    Fitness Program Membership Discount

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