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Tu Salud: Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

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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...
- July 8, 2026
Blogs: Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

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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...
- July 8, 2026
Blogs: Our Staff Can Help You Better Manage Your Care

BCBSIL Connect Team

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. We know you may have questions about your medical condition and how best to coordinate your care. Having access to utilization management (UM) staff can help you ...
- July 8, 2026
Blogs: Keep Health Issues in Check with Telehealth Visits

BCBSIL Connect Team

Does your health plan offer telehealth visits with doctors in your plan’s network? Now's a good time to check. It may be just what you need to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, more health care facilities turned to telehealth vi...
- July 8, 2026
Tu Cobertura: HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

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Al acudir a un médico, dentista u oculista, te piden que leas y firmes su declaración de privacidad. ¿Qué significa esto? Gracias a la Ley de Portabilidad y Responsabilidad de los Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, en ingl&ea...
- July 8, 2026
Blogs: Get Fit and Save in August

BCBSIL Connect Team

Well onTarget, the Fitness Program and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Check your online account information or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you’re looking to stay in shape, or get back i...
- July 6, 2026
Tu Salud: ¿Qué es el FPS y qué protector solar debo usar?

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Antes de salir a una parrillada, pasar un día en la playa o disfrutar una tarde en la piscina, no olvides aplicarte protector solar para proteger tu piel de los dañinos rayos ultravioleta (UV) del sol. Probablemente los hayas visto en l...
- July 1, 2026
Tu Salud: Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

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Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien. Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas. La protección solar para los ojos quizá no sea ...
- June 30, 2026
Blogs: Is an HMO Plan Right for You?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Open enrollment is a good time to take a fresh look at your health plan choices. One option you may see is a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois HMO plan. HMO plans offer high-value health benefits at the lowest total cost of care compared to othe...
- June 29, 2026
Blogs: Having Trouble Setting Up Your Premium Payments?

BCBSIL Connect Team

We encourage members to make payments by electronic funds transfer and to set up monthly premium payments using Auto Bill Pay electronic funds transfers. When you’re first getting started, using electronic funds transfer helps us process your e...
- June 29, 2026

Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

EquipoConnect June 17, 2024

La caries dental es la enfermedad infantil continua más común en los Estados Unidos. Casi la mitad de los niños de entre seis y 11 años tienen caries. Afortunadamente, la caries dental puede prevenirse con un buen cu...
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Salud del hombre: ¿Conoces las señales de un ataque cardíaco silencioso?

EquipoConnect June 12, 2024

¿Crees que sabes lo que sentirías si tuvieras un ataque al corazón? Considera lo siguiente. Los ataques cardíacos silenciosos, conocidos como infartos de miocardio (SMI, en inglés), representan el 45% de los ataque...
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Take Care of Your Health After a Hospital Visit

BCBSIL Connect Team June 7, 2024

You’re glad to be back home after a hospital stay. Now it’s the time to make sure you stay on track to heal. You can take an active role in your recovery by staying on top of details. Have you reviewed your p...
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Are You Caring For Your Colon?

BCBSIL Connect Team June 7, 2024

It’s not a topic most of us like to talk about — or even think about. Colon cancer screening isn't fun, but it's important for good reason. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Sc...
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Find Ways to Better Cope with Stressful Events

BCBSIL Connect Team June 3, 2024

Stress is a part of life — from minor irritations to major traumatic events. Since the body’s biological responses to stress can harm your mental and physical health, learning to manage your response is important. The first step to is to ...
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4 pasos simples para mejorar el estado físico y la función del cuerpo

EquipoConnect May 30, 2024

La mayoría de las personas hacen principalmente uno o dos tipos de ejercicios y piensan que eso es únicamente lo que el cuerpo necesita. Sin embargo, según el Instituto Nacional sobre el Envejecimiento , existen cuatro tipos...
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Consumo indebido de sustancias: Señales y riesgos

EquipoConnect May 9, 2024

Millones de personas beben demasiado o consumen fármacos de manera indebida, y muchos de ellos no reciben ayuda. Sin embargo, pedir ayuda es algo normal en la vida; y las personas nunca deberían sentir que tienen que lidiar con las cos...
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Alimentación consciente para diabéticos

EquipoConnect May 6, 2024

Aprender a ser más conscientes puede ayudarnos a pensar con calma en distintas situaciones. Para las personas con diabetes , el tomar conciencia de su alimentación puede incluso ayudarles a practicar un mejor cuidado personal. ¿Qu...
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Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?

BCBSIL Connect Team May 3, 2024

Think you know what you’d feel like if you were having a heart attack? Think again. Silent heart attacks, known as a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), account for 45 percent of heart attacks. And they are more likely to strike men than women.....
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Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda

EquipoConnect April 26, 2024

Es posible que tengas dolor constante en la espalda. También puede que sientas un dolor punzante repentino que te paraliza. De cualquier manera, no quieres sentirte adolorido. El dolor de espalda se puede producir por accidentes, uso ex...
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Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

BCBSIL Connect Team April 10, 2024

It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescribed is c...
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Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

BCBSIL Connect Team April 5, 2024

Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small. Small changes can actually lead to greater well-being over time. "Thinking small" works because it eases you into healthy new habits. Old habits don't simply go away. As someone ...
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Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office With an In-Home Assessment

BCBSIL Connect Team April 5, 2024

A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to find a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need. Plus, it saves you....
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Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

BCBSIL Connect Team April 4, 2024

How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The...
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In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

BCBSIL Connect Team April 4, 2024

Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always...
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