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Blogs: What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

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. ...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

BCBSIL Connect Team

Vacation sounds good right about now. And whatever kind of vacation you like, there’s one thing that makes it go better – planning. Planning helps your road trip skip the bumps in the road. Planning helps you avoid turbulence, even once y...
- March 22, 2024
Tu Salud: Las fábricas de químicos del cuerpo humano

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El cuerpo es una máquina compleja. Todo está interconectado. Muchas veces, cuando se nos diagnostica una enfermedad, es necesario atenderla para evitar que nada más en nuestro cuerpo resulte afectado. Veamos los riñ...
- March 22, 2024
Tu Salud: ¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?

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La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

BCBSIL Connect Team

The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your bo...
- March 22, 2024
Tu Salud: Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero

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¿Puedes ejercitarte haciendo lo que ya haces, sin gastar tiempo o dinero extra? ¿Ejercitarte sin llamarle ejercicio? ¿Actividad física sin sentirte intimidado? Sí, sí puedes. El ejercicio no tiene por qu&eac...
- March 22, 2024
Blogs: Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

BCBSIL Connect Team

Nourishing your newborn baby is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth an...
- March 21, 2024
Blogs: Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

BCBSIL Connect Team

The most effective way to lower your risk for colorectal cancer is to be screened. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people at average risk start screening at age 45. Often, colorectal cancer starts with one or more polyp...
- March 15, 2024
Medicare Español: Cómo protegerse de la gripe (influenza)

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Es la temporada de la gripe y nadie quiere sufrir los dolores ni la miseria en general de estar deprimido y desanimado por el virus de la gripe. Entonces, ¿cuál es su plan para prevenirlo? Puede quedarse en casa y evitar el contacto co...
- March 15, 2024
Medicare Español: Razones para levantarse y ejercitarse hoy mismo

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Pasar largas horas en frente de un monitor o televisor no es lo mejor para la mente o el cuerpo. Desconéctese y relájese. ¡Póngase los tenis y haga ejercicio! Con solo 150 minutos de actividad física a la semana pue...
- March 14, 2024

Keep Your Children’s Eyes Healthy

BCBSIL Connect Team January 9, 2026

Taking care of your eyes is important at every age. Start your children off right by protecting their eyes and eyesight. Vision Screening for Children Children's eyes are growing and changing quickly. Vision screening is an important part of trackin...
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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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Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
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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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