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  • Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    Blogs: Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my presc...
    • July 30, 2026
  • ¿Mi receta es un beneficio médico o de farmacia

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Mi receta es un beneficio médico o de farmacia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

    Blogs: Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to yo...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

    Blogs: Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February.  But cases of flu usually start to increas...
    • July 30, 2026
  • Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    Blogs: Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of...
    • July 30, 2026
  • What Is Heart Disease?

    Blogs: What Is Heart Disease?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Heart disease is a leading killer of men and women in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reveals one out of every three Americans die of heart disease every year. With so much at stake, it’s smart to know the warning sign...
    • July 29, 2026
  • ¿Qué es la Coordinación de Beneficios?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es la Coordinación de Beneficios?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando necesitas atención médica y cuentas con dos coberturas médicas diferentes, las aseguradoras coordinarán los servicios con cobertura. Esto te ayuda a obtener la cobertura máxima cuando lo necesites. Si cuenta...
    • July 28, 2026
  • What Is Coordination of Benefits?

    Blogs: What Is Coordination of Benefits?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • July 28, 2026
  • Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

    Tu Cobertura: Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Tu cobertura médica ofrece consultas virtuales con médicos que participan en la red? Este es un buen momento para comprobarlo. Puede ser justo lo que necesitas para cuidar de tu salud mientras evitas los riesgos de la COVI...
    • July 24, 2026
  • Immunize to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

    Blogs: Immunize to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    It’s hard to keep your children safe every minute of the day. Still, there’s one thing you can do that helps protect them 24/7. Make sure they get all the recommended childhood vaccines. What Shots Do Kids Need? From birth, babies and you...
    • July 23, 2026
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    How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
    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...
    • 4914 Views
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    Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 3552 Views
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    Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 ...
    • 37994 Views
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    Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 139443 Views
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    De dolor de cabeza a enfermedad cardíaca: los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos suponen peligros cardíacos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 22, 2025
    La próxima vez que compres un frasco de ibuprofeno o de naproxen, lee las letras pequeñas. Verás una advertencia sobre el riesgo de ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales potencialmente mortales. Estos medicame...
    • 3132 Views
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    ¿Conoces las señales de advertencia de un derrame cerebral?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 9, 2025
    El derrame cerebral es una de las principales causas de muerte y discapacidad a largo plazo en Estados Unidos. Conocer las primeras señales de un derrame cerebral puede salvar vidas. Por cada minuto que un derrame cerebral continúa, mue...
    • 1471 Views
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    Insurance Basics: Where Can I Find That?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsil.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can visit the ....
    • 37145 Views
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    Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 3, 2025
    Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
    • 4364 Views
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    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
    • 92687 Views
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    Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you...
    • 93416 Views
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    ¿Estás tratando de controlar la diabetes? Tienes un socio que te puede ayudar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 3, 2025
    Si vives con diabetes, piensa en tu doctor de cabecera como tu socio para ayudarte a tomar las riendas de tu salud. Pueden trabajar juntos para controlar con éxito la diabetes y mantener una vida más saludable. Es importante realizarse ...
    • 3498 Views
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    Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
    • 56434 Views
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    Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer: Get Your Screenings

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
    • 70648 Views
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    Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 3, 2025
    If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the regular t...
    • 59923 Views
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