Category: General Information

Know Before You Go – CostAdvisor Tool

When it comes to healthcare, it’s hard to know if you are paying a fair price. That’s why Blue Cross of Idaho gives you access to CostAdvisor – a tool […]

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An Ounce of Prevention this Year

Remember the old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? This particularly rings true when it comes to preventive health care. Maintaining or improving your […]

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Member Identity Protection Services

In today’s high-tech world, it’s critical to keep a vigilant watch on your personal and financial data. Blue Cross of Idaho, through its BlueCross BlueShield Association, is helping to assist […]

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OGI has a new office!

To provide better service to state employees, retirees and agencies, the Office of Group Insurance (OGI) has moved its offices to the Len B. Jordan Building at 650 W. State […]

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Do You Know Your EAP?

We all handle stress, anxiety, grief, surprises, home conflicts in different ways and an Employee Assistance Program or EAP can provide valuable tools to help any individual navigate those situations […]

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Who you gonna call…about your benefits?

Did you know that if you participate in the State of Idaho Group Insurance Program phone numbers to reach Customer Service for your medical and dental coverages, vision and prescription […]

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Life Events – Where do I start?

When life circumstances change they tend to all change at once. That’s why the Office of Group Insurance (OGI) designed this website to help employees navigate the most commonly asked […]

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Using your Vision Benefit

Each active employee medical plan includes a Vision Benefit. Blue Cross of Idaho contracts with Vision Service Plan (VSP) to administer this benefit. Participants can choose a VSP network provider […]

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What Do You Think?

As you’ve noticed-OGI launched a new website! We hope this website serves as a resource for employees to better understand their comprehensive benefits and utilize them to support their health and […]

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New Benefit Summary Document

Looking for a quick summary of the comprehensive benefits afforded to state employees? Check out the NEW Benefit Summary document – Benefits at a Glance – on the OGI website. Benefits […]

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