Blue Cross Blue Shield:

Help Me Choose — A Healthcare Selection Tool

Blue Cross Blue Shield:

A Healthcare Selection Tool

Blue Cross Blue Shield:

Help Me Choose — A Healthcare Selection Tool

This case study explores the journey of transitioning from paper-based methods and phone enrollments to a more efficient, digital-first approach.

Role

UX/UI Product Designer

Tools

Sketch

InVision

Location

Chicago

Industry

Health Insurance

Role

UX/UI Product Designer

Tools

Sketch

InVision

Location

Chicago

Industry

Health Insurance

Overview

Challenge, Objective, and Results

Overview

Challenge, Objective, and Results

Overview

Challenge, Objective, and Results

Challenge

The Problem

The business needs to improve their online healthcare plan selection tool to reduce phone calls and paper enrollments, as the current tool is challenging for less tech-savvy members.

Objective

Our Goal

Redesign the healthcare plan selection tool to have a user-friendly interface that is easy for people with different tech skills to use.

Results

Our Findings

20% Increase in user satisfaction

A Closer Look at the

Original Homepage and Its Pain Points

A Closer Look at the

Original Homepage and Its Pain Points

A Closer Look at the

Original Homepage and Its Pain Points

Pain Points

Pain Points

Pain Points

Two Primary

Two Primary

User Challenges

User Challenges

  1. Users struggled to create accounts required for accessing services

  1. Users had trouble finding key information, leading to confusion and poor experience.

Let's Take a Closer Look

At One of the User Challenges: Accounts

Let's Take a Closer Look

At One of the User Challenges: Accounts

Let's Take a Closer Look

At One of the User Challenges: Accounts

User Flow

Guest Account

The guest account allowed visitors to bypass account creation and explore our plans immediately if they prefered to browse first.

Guest Account Key Benefits:

  • Streamlined Checkout

  • Increased Conversions

  • Enabled easy account setup post-purchase.

  • Provided a frictionless path to plan viewing.

User Flow

User Flow

Member Account

Member Account

While guest access facilitated hassle-free browsing, we also recognized the value of creating an account for an enhanced user experience.

Account Creation Benefits:

  • Save Plans for Easy Retrieval

  • Store Prescription History

  • Link to Primary Care Provider

  • Integrate Preferred Pharmacy

  • Secure, Personalized Health Profile

A Breakdown of the

Newly Re-Designed Homepage

A Breakdown of the

Newly Re-Designed Homepage

A Breakdown of the

Newly Re-Designed Homepage

Breakdown

Breakdown

Breakdown

Fiber Design System:

Fiber Design System:

Building Blocks for Consistency

Building Blocks for Consistency

The Fiber Design System is the foundation for creating cohesive and accessible user experiences across our products. It's a living system, constantly evolving and expanding to meet our users' needs.

This case study showcases the basic building blocks that make up the system, laying the groundwork for more complex components.

What Went

What Went

Well For Us

Well For Us

Users First: From the initial research to the final testing, we kept users' needs and preferences front and center. Every decision was driven by user feedback.

Innovative Thinking: The member and guest account options, along with the optional survey for personalized results, show our commitment to innovation and meeting diverse user needs.

Lessons

Learned

Iterate, Iterate, Iterate: The iterative approach to design and testing, especially during development and delivery, was key to refining the tool and ensuring it's relevant and usable.

Visuals Matter: The redesigned screens and flow charts effectively communicated changes and helped stakeholders and the team stay on the same page.