MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS
Eligibility and Enrollment
Find out if you qualify for a Blue Cross Medicare Advantage℠ plan and when you can enroll.
To enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, you need to:
- Have Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B
- Live in the Medicare Advantage plan's service area
- Not be enrolled in another Medicare prescription drug plan at the same time
If you are enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug plan, you may only receive your Medicare prescription drug benefits through that plan. Check to see if you already have prescription drug coverage as part of that plan.
Plan Star Ratings
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) evaluates Medicare plans based on a 5-star rating system. The highest score a plan can receive is 5 stars. More stars mean better performance and quality.
Learn more about star ratings .
Enrollment Periods
Enrollment periods are time frames when you can enroll in a Medicare plan. There are four enrollment periods for Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans.
Am I Eligible?
Are you already enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B and live in one of the counties below? You’re eligible for a Medicare Advantage plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
Medicare Enrollment
Ready to Enroll?
- Get a Quote and Enroll Online
- Enroll by Phone
- Get Help From an Agent
- Enroll by Mail
Member Resources
Get the Most from Your Plan. Explore Other Resources.
Learn about what you can expect after enrolling in Medicare Advantage (Part C) and get some tips for getting the most from your coverage. Find out if you’re eligible for financial assistance.