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Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
If you’re looking for some great discounts on health-related products and services, check out the Blue365® program. It’s just one more advantage of being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member. You and your family can save w...
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Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
You’ve been to the doctor and paid your copay. How are you going to know when your claim is filed and finalized? Simple — you'll get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB will break down the services you received, the co...
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BCBSIL HMO Health Management Programs May Be Right for You
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois HMO plans offer Population Health Management Programs to help you take care of your health. Look at the programs offered...
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Where Do You Go When an Emergency Isn’t Really an Emergency?
Laura
May 1, 2024
I get it. When your child is sick on a Friday night, your first thought isn’t about choosing the best place to go to save time and money. Your first thought is to keep your child from pain and suffering. Since you aren’t a doctor, you pro...
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Look for a New Blue Points Rewards Experience in 2025
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 30, 2024
Well onTarget® and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Check Blue Access for Members or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. Some changes are coming to your Well onTarget rewards experience. The Blue Poin...
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Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 30, 2024
This article is intended for HMO members. Interested in sharing your thoughts on ways to improve the HMO experience? We’re looking for volunteers for our HMO Consumer Advisory Committee. It’s a chance for HMO members to help Blue Cross an...
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How to Use Your Digital Member ID Card
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 26, 2024
A device that was once only used for calling has become a tool that securely holds some of your most important assets. With your mobile phone, you can save photos of family and friends, use your preferred payment methods, even access your health...
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Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 11, 2024
We don’t want you to miss important health care updates. So make sure to opt in to receive text messages from us. You can get: Claim status notification: Receive notifications when claims are processed. Saving opportunities: Get timely notices....
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What Is a Chronic Disease?
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 10, 2024
At some point, you’ll probably need to see a doctor about something. You may have a sore throat, a broken arm or a kid with a high fever. No matter why you need a doctor, it’s important to understand common medical terms. Ideally, you&rsq...
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Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 4, 2024
Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you don’t feel heard. Or you just think i...
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Self-Management Program: Managing Your Stress
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 26, 2024
Stress has a way of rearing its ugly head. It comes in many different forms and from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Too many commitments? Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. When it is, your body oft...
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How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 25, 2024
When you have an illness or injury, you need to decide where to go for care . Many illnesses and injuries can be treated by your regular doctor, at a retail clinic or an urgent care center. But what if you're having signs of a heart attack? Broke...
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Wondering If a New Treatment Is Right for You?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. New treatments for many conditions — from diabetes to cancer — are in the news. Do you wonder if you might be a candidate for a treatment that could h...
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Planning International Travel this Summer? Check Your Coverage Options
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Are you planning to travel outside the U.S.? Whether work sends you abroad or you travel for fun, the key is to be prepared. Before you travel, learn about your international health insurance options in case you need care while you’re away. Co...
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Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 21, 2024
Nourishing your newborn baby is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth an...
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