Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Nurseline, Medicare Advantage members can talk to a registered nurse at any time: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Whether it’s misplacing the house keys or not remembering the name of your next door neighbor, memory loss is not uncommon for older adults. But, there are differences between typical memory loss and early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Wellness begins with understanding. This checklist helps you have a clearer picture of your health. It also starts the conversation with your doctor on any changes you might need, whether it’s around exercise, diet, adjusting your medications...

If you’re like me, you’d like to help a family member enroll in a Medicare Plan. Yet you still have questions. Lots of questions. Let us help you answer them!

Millions of Americans have or are at risk for developing diabetes. Untreated, diabetes can lead to kidney failure, blindness, amputation and even death. Can diabetes be delayed, or even prevented?

BCBS Medicare Advantage members are eligible to earn gift cards for healthy actions such as completing an annual exam and getting a flu shot. The only thing better than staying on top of your health, is getting rewarded for it!

Before 2017 slips away, make sure you have gotten all of your annual health check-ups and exams. If you still need some of these tests, make your appointments now. Doctor office appointments fill up as the end of the year looms—and a new annual deductible...

Many moving parts come together behind the scenes so that BCBSIL can deliver the access to health care you need. See how BCBSIL is making the health care system work for you.

Benefits of dog ownership. How to take care of your dog. When does a fall need medical attention.

Recognizing and treating depression in older adults. Understanding the use of anti-depressants.

Colonoscopies can help detect colon cancer in its early stages.

The importance of getting your flu shot as a senior.