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  • HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

    Tu Cobertura: HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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
  • ¿Qué es el FPS y qué protector solar debo usar?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué es el FPS y qué protector solar debo usar?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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
  • Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

    Tu Salud: Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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
  • Is an HMO Plan Right for You?

    Blogs: Is an HMO Plan Right for You?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • Having Trouble Setting Up Your Premium Payments?

    Blogs: Having Trouble Setting Up Your Premium Payments?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • Living With High Blood Pressure

    Blogs: Living With High Blood Pressure

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
    • June 29, 2026
  • What Is SPF and What Sunscreen Should I Use?

    Blogs: What Is SPF and What Sunscreen Should I Use?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Before heading out for a BBQ, a day at the beach, or afternoon by the pool, don’t forget to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. You’ve probably seen them displayed in your local store: sunscreens ...
    • June 25, 2026
  • Cómo ahorrar en la atención médica

    Tu Cobertura: Cómo ahorrar en la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    A nadie le gusta pagar por servicios médicos. Pero necesitamos atención médica para mantener la salud, controlar los problemas médicos y atendernos cuando más lo necesitamos. El seguro médico nos protege de l...
    • June 24, 2026
  • Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

    Blogs: Choose the Right Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Dark sunglasses are more than a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the retinas. Sun protection for your eyes may not be the first thing you think about before you head outdoors, but it’s just as...
    • June 23, 2026
  • Diabetes gestacional

    Tu Salud: Diabetes gestacional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Como futura mamá, probablemente harás todo lo posible para que el bebé nazca saludable. Es probable que cuides tu alimentación, tomes vitaminas prenatales y trates de hacer ejercicio. Pero, si estás sana, &iqu...
    • June 22, 2026
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    Immunize to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 23, 2026
    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...
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    Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

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    EquipoConnect July 16, 2026
    La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
    • 5628 Views
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    5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 16, 2026
    Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
    • 4429 Views
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    El colesterol alto duplica tu riesgo de enfermedad cardíaca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 15, 2026
    Millones de estadounidenses tienen colesterol alto, el cual puede obstruir los vasos sanguíneos y provocar graves problemas de salud. Las personas con colesterol total alto corren un mayor riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardíacas y der...
    • 7098 Views
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    ¿Qué es el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2026
    Prestar atención, sentarse quietos y controlar los impulsos son buenas habilidades que los niños deberían aprender. Pero estas actividades son difíciles para niños que padecen el trastorno por déficit de ate...
    • 5130 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-08/Catch-Up-Childhood-Immunizations.jpg

    Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 13, 2026
    Es importante que los niños se vacunen a tiempo. Si no lo hacen, tienen una mayor probabilidad de contraer enfermedades graves que podrían propagarse a sus amigos y familiares. No lo pospongas Ahora es el momento para ponerse al d&iacu...
    • 5059 Views
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    What is ADHD?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 10, 2026
    Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
    • 9499 Views
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    Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 10, 2026
    We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
    • 36200 Views
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    High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    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...
    • 79054 Views
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    TDAH y regreso a la escuela: consejos para las padres

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    El nuevo año escolar ofrece un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer. Pero para muchos niños, los primeros días o semanas de clase traen cambios que causan preocupación y estrés. El cambio es dif&iacu...
    • 2832 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/1884.risk-for-osteoporosis.jpg

    Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. Millions of Americans have low bone mass, which increases the risk for osteoporosis. This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle. Even minor falls or activities...
    • 57671 Views
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    ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
    • 20450 Views
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026
    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. What Should I Do After Being Discharged f...
    • 25367 Views
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    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales m&eacu...
    • 12092 Views
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    Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 8, 2026
    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...
    • 4420 Views
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