Is Blue Shield of Illinois the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Is Blue Shield of Illinois the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is a member-owned health plan founded in Chicago in 1936 that remains headquartered in the city. “”Agreements such as these serve both the taxpayers and patients,”” said Felicia Norwood, Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

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