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  • Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams

    Notifications: Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • 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...
    • April 18, 2024
  • Can You Outgrow Asthma?

    Blogs: Can You Outgrow Asthma?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

    Blogs: The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Eye exams are a great way to keep an eye on your health. Along with making sure you get the right prescription for glasses or contact lenses, they can be a real ‘eye opener’ when it comes to your health. Your eyes aren’t just windo...
    • April 15, 2024
  • The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    Blogs: The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
    • April 12, 2024
  • Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    Notifications: Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    Blogs: What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

    Blogs: Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
  • Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

    Blogs: Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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&nbsp...
    • April 10, 2024
  • What Is a Chronic Disease?

    Blogs: What Is a Chronic Disease?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    At some point, you’ll probably need to see a doctor about something. You may have a sore throat, a broken arm or a kid with a high fever. No matter why you need a doctor, it’s important to understand common medical terms. Ideally, you&rsq...
    • April 10, 2024
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    What Is Schizophrenia and How Is It Treated?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 23, 2025
    You may have heard about schizophrenia, but do you really know what it is? Schizophrenia is a long-term and serious mental health issue. It affects a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Below are some common warning signs of the issue that....
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    Gane recompensas Blue Points

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 23, 2025
    Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que cuentan con cobertura de un seguro médico particular por medio del Mercado de seguros médicos (no para aquellos que cuentan con una cobertura a través de un empleador)....
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    Prepárate para el regreso a clases con un plan para combatir el asma

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 23, 2025
    Cada nuevo año escolar tomas medidas para que tu hijo se prepare para el regreso a clases. Pero si tiene asma, esta preparación requiere una medida adicional. Según la Fundación de Asma y Alergias de Estados Unidos , ...
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    Get Ready for School with a Four-Step Asthma Action Plan

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 23, 2025
    Each new school year, you take steps to get your child ready to go back to the classroom. But if your child has asthma, back-to-school prep has one more layer. About 4.9 million children under 18 in the U.S. struggle with asthma, says the Asthm....
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    Cuida tu salud mental durante el embarazo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 22, 2025
    El cuidado de la salud es importante antes, durante y después del embarazo. Y eso significa cuidar tu mente tanto como cuidas tu cuerpo. Los desafíos de salud mental te pueden afectar durante el período perinatal, que comienza an...
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    ¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 21, 2025
    ¿Alguna vez has ido a surtir un nuevo medicamento y el farmacéutico te ha indicado que necesitas una autorización? Nos ha pasado a muchos. A continuación, te compartimos algunos consejos para evitar que te quedes con las m...
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    What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team July 21, 2025
    Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that makes and releases certain hormones. Its main job is to control your metabolism, which is how your body uses energy. Sometimes the thyroid doesn’t work as it should.....
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    Inflamación por la edad: 5 maneras de reducir la inflamación al envejecer

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 17, 2025
    Cuando se trata de nuestra salud a largo plazo, es importante saber acerca de la inflamación y sus efectos. A medida que envejecemos, todos desarrollamos cierta inflamación. La clave de un envejecimiento más saludable es ser cons...
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    La disfunción eréctil puede ser una señal de que debes checar tu corazón

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 16, 2025
    Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa principal de muerte para hombres y mujeres en los EE. UU. Una de las razones por la que esto ocurre es que muchas personas no son conscientes de que están en riesgo hasta que sufren un ataque card...
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    Ocho datos sorprendentes sobre la artritis

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2025
    La artritis no es una enfermedad nueva. Incluso nuestros ancestros más antiguos experimentaron un gran dolor y rigidez en las articulaciones. La lucha por mantenernos flexibles y móviles puede llegar a ser más difícil a me...
    • 2032 Views
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    Compara los costos de la atención médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 14, 2025
    Muchos de nosotros comparamos precios antes de comprar un producto o servicio para asegurarnos de tomar una decisión informada. Pero puede que no pensemos en comparar precios en lo que se refiere a nuestros servicios médicos. Y esa es ...
    • 8048 Views
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    Ahorra dinero en productos para la salud y el acondicionamiento físico con Blue365

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 10, 2025
    Si estás buscando grandes descuentos en productos y servicios relacionados con la salud, revisa el programa Blue365®. Es solo una ventaja más de ser un asegurado de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Tú y tu familia pued...
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    ¿De qué se trata el programa Blue365?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 10, 2025
    Si te gusta ahorrar, échale vistazo a Blue365®. Tienes muchas oportunidades de ahorrar en grande con el programa gratuito de descuentos para la salud y el bienestar que se ofrece a los asegurados de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois ...
    • 3046 Views
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    ¿Atención médica o atención preventiva? Conoce la diferencia

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 9, 2025
    Es posible que muchas personas no sepan que pueden recibir dos tipos de atención médica cuando acuden al médico: la atención preventiva y la atención médica regular. El tipo de atención es diferente, ...
    • 3988 Views
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    Ofertas Saludables con Blue365

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect July 9, 2025
    ¿Las listas de compras nunca terminan? ¿Eres cazaofertas? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) ofrece Blue365®, un servicio de descuentos para ahorrar dinero y tiempo en una variedad de necesidades cotidianas y servicios ...
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