Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Your Password to Privacy: Standard Authorization Form

BCBSIL Connect Team January 20, 2015

A Standard Authorization Form is available for all members allowing you to list instructions for how – and how long – BCBSIL can share your PHI. It’s your password to privacy.
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Parenting 101: Five Ways to Keep Your Child’s Teeth Cavity Free

BCBSIL Connect Team July 7, 2015

Find out how you can help keep your child’s teeth stay cavity free.
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What Preventive Services Are Covered Under My Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team January 8, 2018

Learn about which preventive care services may be covered under your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas health insurance plan.
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Information about Coverage When You Travel Abroad

BCBSIL Connect Team July 28, 2015

Get information about how to use your health insurance when traveling out of state or the country through the BlueCard program
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HIPAA: What more do you need to know?

BCBSIL Connect Team May 17, 2016

We’ve all heard of HIPAA. Read more to learn the ins and outs.
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Getting to Know Your Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team April 15, 2015

How well do you know your doctor? Ask a doctor questions and use these tips to get to know them and make the most of your visits.
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Telemedicine: The Modern-Day House Call

BCBSIL Connect Team September 12, 2017

Busy schedules (both yours and the doctor’s) may lead you to think you don’t have time to call or visit with your doctor. Good news! Seeing a doctor right away, when you’re ready, can happen now, thanks to telemedicine.
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ER or Immediate (Urgent) Care? Not Always an Easy Decision

BCBSIL Connect Team December 8, 2015

One growing boy’s typical childhood accidents can be quite a source of “ER or urgent care” examples. Check out this “series” and test your knowledge with a few polling questions.
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Pick a Plan, Find a Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team October 1, 2014

Picking out a health insurance plan is half the battle, but there's still more work to do. We know you have questions, so we have answers! Follow these steps to find a doctor in your network. You've picked out your health insurance plan...
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Because Your Health Counts

BCBSIL Connect Team April 22, 2015

It’s important to know where to go when you need care. Sometimes it’s clear where to seek medical attention, such as when you’re having signs of a heart attack or stroke. At other times, it’s not so clear. Knowing where to go
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Health Care School Is in Session: What Is a Chronic Disease?

BCBSIL Connect Team October 6, 2015

If you know better, you do better. Here is a quick rundown of what chronic illness means for you and your health.
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Compare Health Care Costs & Quality with Provider Finder

BCBSIL Connect Team June 16, 2015

Making educated health care decisions is now a lot easier with Provider Finder. Find out how you can compare estimated costs and ratings between providers with this online tool.
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Men, Make Your Health a Priority

BCBSIL Connect Team June 23, 2015

Find out what preventive care services are covered for men under our health insurance plans.
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New Member? 3 Steps to Using Your Health Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team January 7, 2015

Now that you have a new Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois health plan, learn how to use it!
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Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

BCBSIL Connect Team February 1, 2017

You’ve known for a while that it just makes sense to find out if your health provider is in the network before you make an appointment. But did you know that your pharmacy must also be in the network?
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