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Blogs:
Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?
BCBSIL Connect Team
It can be upsetting when your child is struggling with a health issue. It's especially unnerving if your child seems to be struggling to breathe. We understand. More importantly, we're here to help you. Ask Yourself a Few Questions Is th...
April 23, 2024
Tu Salud:
Síntomas, causas y factores de riesgo del asma
EquipoConnect
El número de niños diagnosticados con asma aumentó drásticamente en las últimas décadas. La preocupación comienza cuando se tiene dificultad para respirar. ¿Podría ser su hijo uno de los...
April 22, 2024
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Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams
BCBSIL Connect Team
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has learned about two types of scam calls targeting some of our members. The first type of scam call is known as "spoofing." Spoofing happens when someone fakes the identity of another device or user to steal da...
April 19, 2024
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Living With High Blood Pressure
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...
April 18, 2024
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Can You Outgrow Asthma?
BCBSIL Connect Team
You can outgrow your shoes, your pants — even your teddy bear. Can you outgrow asthma? Unfortunately, the idea you can leave asthma behind when you’re an adult is mostly a myth. When Asthma Won’t Let Go Asthma is t...
April 17, 2024
Tu Cobertura:
¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?
EquipoConnect
¿Está aprovechando todos los excelentes beneficios de Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM es el portal protegido para asegurados en el que puede hacer lo siguiente: verificar el estado e historial de su reclamación; confirmar que l...
April 12, 2024
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Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters
BCBSIL Connect Team
Recovering from a natural disaster is never easy. We're here to help our members when tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and severe weather cause havoc. If you've been affected by a natural disaster, we can help you:
Find a doctor or hospital
R...
April 12, 2024
Blogs:
What Is a Health Insurance Claim?
BCBSIL Connect Team
We’ve all done it. Shown or uploaded our member ID card when filling out insurance forms in the doctor’s office or through an online portal. Your doctor’s office needs these details so they can file a claim. A claim is a bill your d...
April 12, 2024
Blogs:
Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts
BCBSIL Connect Team
We don’t want you to miss important health care updates. So make sure to opt in to receive text messages from us. You can get: Claim status notification: Receive notifications when claims are processed. Saving opportunities: Get timely notices...
April 11, 2024
Blogs:
Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions
BCBSIL Connect Team
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 ...
April 10, 2024
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Formas convenientes para pagar tu factura
EquipoConnect
March 28, 2024
Recibir atención médica para atender tanto una fractura de brazo como un malestar puede salir muy caro si no cuentas con cobertura médica. Con cobertura, no solo estarás protegido en esos casos de emergencia, ...
4376 Views
Be Prepared for Any Emergency
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 27, 2024
You never know when you may find yourself in an emergency at home or work. When the adrenaline starts pumping and panic threatens to creep in, you’ll be glad you took the time to prepare in advance. Don’t wait. Make a plan now for the pla...
3336 Views
What Do We Know About Autism?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 25, 2024
Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism. Yet, they face a unique set of challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that o...
6971 Views
It’s Time To Take Your Medicine. Or Is It?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 25, 2024
If you’ve been taking prescription medicine for a while, you may not even glance at the instructions when you get it refilled. As time goes on, you may forget an important thing about taking your meds. When you take them matters — w...
2017 Views
¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?
EquipoConnect
March 25, 2024
La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
718 Views
Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a whole new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. Be sure to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you give bir...
40977 Views
You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ...
11858 Views
Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor...
14656 Views
Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
Es común pensar que los olvidos y otros cambios en nuestro funcionamiento cerebral son parte del envejecimiento y simplemente tenemos que aceptarlos. Pero los estudios muestran que hay pasos simples que podemos seguir para ayudar a prevenir el....
906 Views
Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as...
41520 Views
Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental H...
4675 Views
Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
3302 Views
Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near...
39034 Views
Las fábricas de químicos del cuerpo humano
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
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...
3083 Views
¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
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...
450 Views
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