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Blogs: Complex Health Management Made Easier

BCBSIL Connect Team

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Health care providers often see patients who have one or more medical conditions that would be considered complex. These may include diabetes with heart disease, ...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

BCBSIL Connect Team

If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depressi...
- February 27, 2026
Tu Salud: Realízate una mamografía: La detección temprana salva vidas

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La detección temprana del cáncer de mama es la mejor manera de prevenir muertes por esta enfermedad. Realizar exámenes en forma regular es la mejor manera de detectar a tiempo el cáncer de mama. Aproximadamente 1 de cada ...
- February 27, 2026
Medicare Español: Cómo reducir el riesgo de un mal uso de los opioides

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Los opioides pueden ser útiles cuando se toman de la manera correcta. Pero cuando se usan mal, pueden causar dependencia. Esto puede llevar a una sobredosis o incluso a la muerte accidental. En 2023, alrededor del 76% de todas las muertes por...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

BCBSIL Connect Team

Finding breast cancer early is the best way to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. Each year...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: Learn About Prescription Costs

BCBSIL Connect Team

There are many things to know when it comes to getting the medicine you need. How much will it cost? Is there one that will work just as well but cost less? Does it matter where I go to get my prescription filled? And these are just a few. We have so...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

BCBSIL Connect Team

Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. Over a ...
- February 27, 2026
Blogs: What Is a Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

BCBSIL Connect Team

A premium tax credit is a form of financial assistance. It helps with the cost of buying health insurance. Before you enroll in a new plan, check to see if you qualify for a tax credit. Who Is Eligible? Premium tax credits are for individuals and fam...
- February 25, 2026
Tu Salud: ¿Por qué no puedes dormir?

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¿Te sientes más cansado de lo habitual? Sabes que no disfrutaste de una buena noche de sueño. ¿Pero qué te impide dormir? Resulta que existen muchos obstáculos potenciales para conciliar el sueño y man...
- February 25, 2026
Blogs: How Fiber Helps Keep You and Your Heart Healthy

BCBSIL Connect Team

Just about everyone knows eating fiber is a key in keeping you regular in the bathroom. But that's just one benefit of the foods in this essential category. It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also have a role in preventing heart di...
- February 20, 2026

Mantén los ojos de tus hijos sanos

EquipoConnect January 9, 2026

El cuidado de los ojos es importante a todas las edades. Ayuda a que empiecen bien tus hijos protegiendo sus ojos y su vista. Examen de la vista para niños Los ojos de los niños están creciendo y cambiando rápidamente. El ...
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Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSIL Connect Team January 9, 2026

If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and other serious health issues, it may be time to change your diet. Many people are choosing plant-based diets to improve their health. Should Y...
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¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

EquipoConnect January 9, 2026

Si deseas vivir más tiempo y tener un menor riesgo de obesidad, enfermedades cardíacas, diabetes tipo 2, cáncer y otros problemas de salud graves, puede que sea el momento de cambiar tu dieta. Muchas personas eligen dietas basada...
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Desarrolla la resiliencia para manejar el estrés y el cambio

EquipoConnect January 8, 2026

Desarrollar la resiliencia mental puede ayudarte a manejar el estrés y los altibajos de la vida. Eso puede llevarte a tener una mejor salud mental y física en general y una mejor calidad de vida. La resiliencia mental es la capacidad de...
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Acaba con el bajón de energía

EquipoConnect January 7, 2026

¿A veces sientes que se te agota toda la energía del cuerpo? No eres el único: cada vez más gente se siente cansada más seguido. Muchas veces es por el estilo de vida. Pero hay pasos sencillos que puedes seguir para...
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Keep Food Poisoning Off the Menu: How to Handle Food Safely

BCBSIL Connect Team January 7, 2026

With all the news about food recalls and food poisoning outbreaks, it may seem like danger is everywhere. Does food poisoning really come down to which bag of spinach you happen to choose at the grocery store? Food borne illness, or food poisoning...
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Lo que necesitas saber sobre tus opciones para bajar de peso

EquipoConnect January 6, 2026

El sobrepeso o la obesidad no solo afectan tu apariencia. Llevar peso extra también es malo para tu salud, ya que puede causar diabetes, enfermedades cardíacas, cáncer, lesiones articulares y otros problemas de salud. Segú...
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Find Out If You Have a Copay Before You Go to the Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Before visiting your health care provider, check to see if you’ll need to make a copay. You can find out your copay amount by looking at your member ID card or checking your benefit booklet or health plan contract. You can also log in to y...
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Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

One of our goals is to empower our members with information and tools that can help lead you down the path to good health. That’s why we offer new Wellness Guidelines each year that include specific recommendations for preventive care, immuniza....
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One Simple Step for Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

If you could do just one thing to improve your health, you’d be interested, right? Especially if it didn’t cost you extra time or money. So what is it? Talking with your doctor. There are health benefits to having a relationship with a pr...
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your do...
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Recomendaciones para el bienestar: Una vía fácil para mejorar la salud

EquipoConnect January 5, 2026

Una de nuestras metas es que nuestros asegurados cuenten con toda la información y las herramientas que puedan ayudarte a lograr una buena salud. Por eso, cada año ofrecemos nuevas Recomendaciones para el bienestar que incluyen sugerenc...
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Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

EquipoConnect January 5, 2026

Mantenerte saludable es más fácil cuando entiendes los detalles de tu cobertura médica. Algunos tipos de atención médica y tratamiento requieren aprobación antes de recibir el servicio. A esto se le llama au...
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Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Most people know they should mostly eat healthy foods to maintain a heathy weight and avoid serious health problems. But there may be a big part of eating healthy that you’re not paying close enough attention to — portion sizes. What you ...
- 36965 Views
Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More than 900,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease each year. About 1 in 6 of those...
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