Medical Plans
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Finder
Documents
BlueAdvantage HMO Certificate
BlueAdvantage HMO Summary of Benefits and Coverage
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)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Finder
Forms
Documents
PPO Certificates
PPO Summary of Benefits and Coverage
PPO Nationwide Program Overview
Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
Fitness Program Membership Discount
Blue365 Discount Program (save money on health and wellness products)