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  • Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    Recovering from a natural disaster is never easy. We're here to help our members when tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and severe weather cause havoc. If you've been affected by a natural disaster, we can help you: Find a doctor or hospital ...
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  • Spring Has (Still) Sprung

    Over 50 million Americans live with seasonal allergies. Most of them are prepared for the coughing, sneezing, nose-blowing days when everything starts to bloom in spring. Now they need to be prepared for the reaction of others around them. In t...
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  • Stopping the Spread of a Virus Starts with You

    SARS, Zika, Ebola, COVID-19. It can be scary when we hear reports that thousands are getting sick as a virus spreads. A virus spreads quickly if it is an airborne virus like the COVID-19, which means it spreads wh...
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  • What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines

    Millions of people in the United States have been vaccinated. That number grows every day. We can all breathe a sigh of relief, right? Not so fast. The vaccine story isn’t simple – at least not for coronavirus. And that’s because v...
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  • Chronic Conditions and COVID-19: Taking Care of You

    Diabetes, asthma, heart disease, cancer. These and other chronic conditions need your attention every day – even with COVID-19 limiting some of our normal routines. These conditions also mean you have a higher risk of getting very ill if you c.....
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  • How to Spot COVID-19 Scams and What You Should Do

    Criminals are using the COVID-19 pandemic to steal identities and commit health care fraud. Be wary if you get a call or text asking for your BCBSIL member ID number or other private information like your social security number, date o...
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  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    The COVID virus is here to stay, and the situation can change quickly. To get the latest updates, go to the Centers for Disease Control’s special COVID-19 website. Here you'll find answers to some frequently asked questions about CO...
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