Insurance Basics

Learning health insurance basics can help you choose your health plan and know how it works.

Types of Plans

BCBSIL offers many health plans.

Learn what premiums, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance are and how they work together.

You can apply for a 2021 health plan through August 15, 2021.

Look up common health care terms in our glossary.

Don’t miss your chance to get financial help.

If you had financial help in 2020, your subsidy may differ in 2021 if you’ve had a change in family size or income.

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