BlueCare Direct with Advocate Silver

 

BlueCare Direct Silver

BlueCare Direct with Advocate Silver Plans

Chicago-area residents now have a new choice for health care coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has teamed up with Advocate Health Care* to offer a new, more affordable health plan — BlueCare Direct.

BlueCare Direct. Great Access. More Affordable Coverage.

BlueCare Direct combines the strength, expertise and reputation of two of the state’s most respected leaders in the health industry. Advocate is the largest health system in Illinois, and BCBSIL is the largest health insurer in the state. Advocate is uniquely positioned to deliver quality patient outcomes, while working to manage overall health care costs, with the goal of delivering value to our members. BlueCare may be right for you if you are willing to have a primary care physician (PCP) coordinate your care, prefer or live near an Advocate hospital (Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, and Will Counties), are expecting to have surgery or major services in the near future and want the lowest out of pocket costs, or require regular prescription medication.

Silver plans may be for you if you want to pay less out-of-pocket for care, qualify for a premium tax credit (also known as a subsidy), have a spouse/children on your health plan, or have regular medical needs

Compare the features, options and costs of Silver® plans to find the one that’s right for you.

Learn more about valuable member services and features you get when you join the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois family.

Discontinued Plans:

See toggles below for plan comparisons. Information is based on Participating Providers. For Non-Participating Provider information, please download the plan summaries listed above. 

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Deductibles

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
What is the overrall deductible?$5,000/ $10,000
Are there services covered before you meet deductibleYes.
Are there other deductibles for specific servicesNo.
Out-of-pocket limit Individual/Family**$8,000 / $16,000
Will you pay less if you use network provider?Yes.
Referral to see a specialist?Yes.

**Premiums, balance billing & health care this plan doesn’t cover are not included in the out-of-pocket limit

Office Visit / Testing

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
Primary Care for injury/illness$40/visit
Specialist visit$80/visit
Preventative care/screeningNo Charge
Diagnostic test (xray, blood) Freestanding / Hospital40%
Imaging (CT/PET/MRI) Freestanding / Hospital40%

 

Generic / Brand / Specialty Drug Comparison

If you need Drugs to treat your illness or condition. For information on whether or not deductibles apply, please download the plan summaries

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
Generic Drugs (Preferred)$20 / $60
Generic Drugs (Non Preferred)$20 / $60
Brand drugs (Preferred)$40 / $120
Brand Drugs Non Preferred$80 / $240
Specialty Drugs Preferred$350
Specialty Drugs Non Preferred$350

 

Outpatient Surgery / Emergency Comparison

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
Facility Fee Freestanding40%
Facility fee HospitalNA
Physician/surgeon Fee40%
Emergency Room Care40%
Emergency Medical Transportation40%
Urgent Care$60/visit

 

Hospital Stay / Health Services / Pregnancy

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
Facility Fee for hospital stay40%
Physician/surgeon FeesNo Charge
Mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse services: Outpatient$40 office, 40% other
Mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse services: Inpatient40%
If you are pregnant – office visitPrimary: $40 / Specialist: $80
Childbirth/delivery/professional servicesNo Charge
Childbirth/delivery facility services40%

 

Help recovering / other special needs

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
Home Health CareNo Charge
Rehabilitation Services$40/visit
Habilitation services$40/visit
Skilled nursing care40%
Durable medical equipmentNo Charge
Hospice services40%

Childrens Dental / Eye care

 

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
Children’s eye examNo Charge
Children’s GlassesNo Charge
Children’s Dental check-upNot Covered

 

Excluded & Other Covered Services

Services Your Plan Generally Does NOT Cover (Check your policy or plan document for more information and a list of any other excluded services.)

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
Acupuncture ✓
Dental Care (Adult) ✓
Long-term Care ✓
Non-emergency care when traveling outside of US ✓
Weight loss programs ✓

Other Covered Services (Limitations may apply to these services. This isn’t a complete list. Please see your plan document.)

Silver Select Rx Copays with  Advocate
Abortion care ✓
Bariatric surgery ✓
Chiropractic care ✓
Cosmetic surgery ✓
Hearing aids ✓
Infertility treatment ✓
Private-duty nursing ✓
Routine eye care ✓
Routine Foot Care ✓

 

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