BCBS PPO
BlueCross BlueShield Option I and Loyola Preferred
Loyola offers two PPO plans, both administered by BlueCross BlueShield’s Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Option I and Loyola Preferred. (A PPO is a network of doctors, hospitals and other health care providers who agree to provide health care services at reduced rates).
Both PPO plans allow you to seek medical care with the provider of your choice; however, you receive a higher level of coverage if you choose a network provider. The highest level of benefits is payable when services are provided by Loyola Physicians at Loyola University Health Systems (LUHS).
Accessing PPO Network & Loyola Physicians
The PPO does not require you to sign up with a particular hospital or physician when you enroll. You select the hospital and physician each time you need care. To determine if a particular hospital or physician is a part of the PPO network, call BlueCross and BlueShield at: 800-810-2583. You may access a listing of PPO physicians in your area through the BC/BS website www.bcbsil.com/providers/index.htm.
If you are enrolled in Loyola Preferred or wish to visit a Loyola physician, you are welcome to call the Health Care Referral Line at the Mulcahy Outpatient Center for referral information on Loyola physicians at: 708-216-3896.