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  • Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

    Tu Cobertura: Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
    • July 16, 2026
  • 5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

    Tu Cobertura: 5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
    • July 16, 2026
  • 5 Reasons a Claim May Be Denied

    Blogs: 5 Reasons a Claim May Be Denied

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Believe it or not, there are only a handful of reasons that may lead to a health care service not getting approved or a claim not being paid. They fall into these five buckets. The claim has errors. Minor data errors are the most common culprit...
    • July 16, 2026
  • What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

    Blogs: What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Nurse care manager Lenzy Mixon got a call from a member about a large bill he received for a stay at a skilled nursing facility. He checked with his doctor, who assured him the stay had been pre-approved by his health plan. His next call was to us. ...
    • July 16, 2026
  • El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    Tu Salud: El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Millones de estadounidenses tienen colesterol alto, el cual puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar graves problemas de salud. Las personas con colesterol total alto corren un mayor riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardíacas y der...
    • July 15, 2026
  • ¿Qué es el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué es el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de ate...
    • July 14, 2026
  • Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

    Tu Salud: Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es importante que los niños se vacunen a tiempo. Si no lo hacen, tienen una mayor probabilidad de contraer enfermedades graves que podrían propagarse a sus amigos y familiares. No lo pospongas Ahora es el momento para ponerse al d&iacu...
    • July 13, 2026
  • What is ADHD?

    Blogs: What is ADHD?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
    • July 10, 2026
  • Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    Blogs: Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
    • July 10, 2026
  • High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    Blogs: High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with fami...
    • July 8, 2026
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    Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 16, 2026
    La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
    • 5311 Views
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    5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 16, 2026
    Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
    • 4277 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-08/cholesterol-doubles-risk.jpg

    El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 15, 2026
    Millones de estadounidenses tienen colesterol alto, el cual puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar graves problemas de salud. Las personas con colesterol total alto corren un mayor riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardíacas y der...
    • 6835 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-08/2867.ADHD_5F00_656282344.jpg

    ¿Qué es el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2026
    Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de ate...
    • 4988 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-08/Catch-Up-Childhood-Immunizations.jpg

    Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 13, 2026
    Es importante que los niños se vacunen a tiempo. Si no lo hacen, tienen una mayor probabilidad de contraer enfermedades graves que podrían propagarse a sus amigos y familiares. No lo pospongas Ahora es el momento para ponerse al d&iacu...
    • 4902 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/5531.ADHD_5F00_656282344.jpg

    What is ADHD?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 10, 2026
    Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
    • 9233 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/Smartphone-Protect-Skin.jpg

    Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 10, 2026
    We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
    • 35883 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/cholesterol-doubles-risk.jpg

    High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with...
    • 70589 Views
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    TDAH y regreso a la escuela: consejos para las padres

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    El nuevo año escolar ofrece un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer. Pero para muchos niños, los primeros días o semanas de clase traen cambios que causan preocupación y estrés. El cambio es dif&iacu...
    • 1673 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/1884.risk-for-osteoporosis.jpg

    Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. Millions of Americans have low bone mass, which increases the risk for osteoporosis. This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle. Even minor falls or activities...
    • 48710 Views
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    ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
    • 9598 Views
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. What Should I Do After Being Discharged f...
    • 19842 Views
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    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales m&eacu...
    • 11947 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-08/4150.immunizations-staying-healthy.jpg

    Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina. ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
    • 4276 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/3187.immunizations-staying-healthy.jpg

    Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
    • 47530 Views
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