Alderman raises concern that Blue Cross Blue Shield plan may drop retinal screening coverage

Sep 16, 2025

During the finance committee report Alderman Bugg said he learned retinal screenings previously covered under the city's vision plan with Cigna are not covered under the city's new Blue Cross Blue Shield plan; HR said it will follow up with the benefits consultant.

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Alderman Bugg raised a coverage concern Sept. 16 during the finance committee report, saying he had learned that retinal screenings previously covered under the city's vision provider were no longer covered under the new Blue Cross Blue Shield arrangement. Director of Human Resources Elizabeth Coronado said she would follow up with the city's benefits consultant.

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