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What Is Coordination of Benefits?

BCBSIL Connect Team June 14, 2024

When you need care and are on two different health insurance plans, your insurers will coordinate your benefits (COB). This helps you get maximum coverage when you need it. If you’re covered by two different health plans, your provider may fil.....
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Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

BCBSIL Connect Team June 6, 2024

Reaching a healthy weight can be hard for many reasons. Still, it’s not out of reach. In fact, getting there might be easier than you think. Don’t know how to get started and what you can do about it? Luckily, help is here. The Well onTar...
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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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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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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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Prior Authorization: What You Need to Know

BCBSIL Connect Team February 27, 2024

Understanding your health insurance is the best way to enjoy all its benefits. When you know what steps you need to take before treatment, things go more smoothly. One of the most important steps is prior authorization. Many times, your doctor will...
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Keep Your PCP Informed

BCBSIL Connect Team February 26, 2024

You can do your part in coordinating your care. If you’ve had care in any health care setting outside of your primary care provider’s office, there are a couple of things you can do to ensure a smooth transition. Ask for a Visit or Discha...
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Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

BCBSIL Connect Team January 17, 2024

When you're ready to quit tobacco, you boost your chance for success. When that day comes, we’re here to help you stay strong. The Well onTarget® portal provides self-help programs, tips and tools to help you break free from tobacco. The di...
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What You Need to Know About Subrogation

BCBSIL Connect Team December 13, 2023

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is always on the lookout for ways to help control the rising costs of health care. It’s important that we do so for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit more...
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