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  • Help Overcome Opioid Use Disorder with Medication-Assisted Treatment

    Blogs: Help Overcome Opioid Use Disorder with Medication-Assisted Treatment

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is an ongoing health crisis in the United States that can affect anyone, no matter your race, income level or gender. An estimated 6.1 million people in the U.S. age 12 and older have OUD. The good news is OUD is treatable ...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Complex Health Management Made Easier

    Blogs: Complex Health Management Made Easier

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

    Blogs: Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • Realízate una mamografía: La detección temprana salva vidas

    Tu Salud: Realízate una mamografía: La detección temprana salva vidas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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
  • Cómo reducir el riesgo de un mal uso de los opioides

    Medicare Español: Cómo reducir el riesgo de un mal uso de los opioides

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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
  • Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    Blogs: Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can d...
    • February 27, 2026
  • Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

    Blogs: Early Detection Helps Prevent Deaths from Breast Cancer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • Learn About Prescription Costs

    Blogs: Learn About Prescription Costs

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

    Blogs: Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • What Is a Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

    Blogs: What Is a Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
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    Ocho datos sorprendentes sobre la artritis

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2025
    La artritis no es una enfermedad nueva. Incluso nuestros ancestros más antiguos experimentaron un gran dolor y rigidez en las articulaciones. La lucha por mantenernos flexibles y móviles puede llegar a ser más difícil a me...
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    Compara los costos de la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2025
    Muchos de nosotros comparamos precios antes de comprar un producto o servicio para asegurarnos de tomar una decisión informada. Pero puede que no pensemos en comparar precios en lo que se refiere a nuestros servicios médicos. Y esa es ...
    • 8811 Views
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    Ahorra dinero en productos para la salud y el acondicionamiento físico con Blue365

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 10, 2025
    Si estás buscando grandes descuentos en productos y servicios relacionados con la salud, revisa el programa Blue365®. Es solo una ventaja más de ser un asegurado de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Tú y tu familia pued...
    • 3454 Views
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    ¿De qué se trata el programa Blue365?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 10, 2025
    Si te gusta ahorrar, échale vistazo a Blue365®. Tienes muchas oportunidades de ahorrar en grande con el programa gratuito de descuentos para la salud y el bienestar que se ofrece a los asegurados de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois ...
    • 3619 Views
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    ¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 9, 2025
    Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, ...
    • 4807 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-12/pharmacy_2D00_vs_2D00_medical.jpg

    ¿Mi receta es un beneficio médico o de farmacia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2025
    Es un hecho que los medicamentos recetados pueden ser costosos. Una de las mejores maneras de ahorrar en los medicamentos recetados es asegurarte de que entiendas cómo funcionan los beneficios de tu cobertura médica. Un buen primer pas...
    • 2904 Views
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    Conoce las pruebas médicas: de prevención y de diagnóstico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 7, 2025
    Cuando el médico te manda a hacerte una prueba, es importante saber qué tipo de prueba es. Hay dos tipos: de prevención y de diagnóstico. Conocer la diferencia entre los dos tipos de pruebas te ayudará a comprender ...
    • 855 Views
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    Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 2, 2025
    What do your gums and your heart have in common? Studies show people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease. Gum disease causes inflammation, which can be a danger to the heart. Links have also been found between gum diseas...
    • 8713 Views
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    Navigating Grief and Loss: Healing Your Body and Mind

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    Losing someone you love is one of life’s most stressful events. After a loss, you can experience a wide range of feelings. Although these emotions are part of grief and a natural response to any kind of loss, they can be hard to manage. To unde....
    • 10213 Views
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    High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    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...
    • 66195 Views
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    Mantente seguro en el verano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 30, 2025
    Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
    • 5120 Views
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    Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
    • 28389 Views
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    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. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
    • 19182 Views
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    Stay Safe in the Summertime

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    For many people, summer is the best time of the year. It’s filled with long days spent outside crammed full of fun activities. But summer brings its own challenges when it comes to keeping your family healthy. Nothing puts the brakes on a good ....
    • 22934 Views
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    Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 30, 2025
    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...
    • 4072 Views
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