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Tu Cobertura: Ofertas Saludables con Blue365

¿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 ...

Tu Salud: Seis formas fáciles de reducir el consumo de calorías durante los días festivos

Si usted es como nosotros, los tamales no serán lo único relleno en la mesa del comedor durante los días festivos. Es fácil comer en exceso durante los días festivos en especial cuando se junta la familia y todos co...

Tu Salud: Todo lo que respiras

Tu hogar puede ser cálido y acogedor, pero ¿es bueno para tus pulmones? La gente tiende a ignorar sus pulmones. Sabemos que no podemos vivir sin ellos, pero no pasamos mucho tiempo cuidándolos. Pero ahora que las acti...

Tu Salud: No pospongas vacunarte contra la gripe

Este no es el año para que se te olvide la vacuna contra la gripe. Tampoco es el año para esperar hasta escuchar que otros se están enfermando de gripe. Eso es porque tanto los virus de la gripe como el virus que causa la C...

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

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...

Blogs: Time to Get Those Exams You've Been Putting Off

If you’re like many people, this year has passed by in a blur. It’s likely that some of your routine health exams didn’t happen. And if the end of your health plan year is coming soon, all the more reason to review your health benef...

Blogs: How HMO Works: The Referral Process

If you have an HMO or are thinking of purchasing an HMO, this information can help you learn when you need a referral and who should be giving you one.

Tu Cobertura: Siempre es un buen momento para ahorrar

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) ofrece Blue365, un servicio de descuentos para ahorrar dinero en productos y servicios para un estilo de vida saludable. ¿Cómo funciona? Cualquier asegurado que haya contratado una cobert...

Tu Salud: Cómo reconocer y ayudar a un adolescente con trastornos alimentarios

Los adolescentes ven modelos muy delgados en televisión y fotos retocadas de celebridades en línea. Estas imágenes están por todos lados. Y podrían hacer que los adolescentes se cuestionen sobre su físico. A...

Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

BCBSIL Connect Team May 18, 2023

Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show...
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10 Reasons to Get Up and Get Active Today

BCBSIL Connect Team May 10, 2023

Long hours in front of a computer monitor or television screen isn’t the best thing for your mind or body. Step away. Take a break. Lace up your tennis shoes and get a move on! Just 150 minutes of physical activity each week makes a big differe....
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Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2023

RED ALERT! When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. It's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Today, a national system reports daily air qualit...
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Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023

Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Testing

BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But when to get screened for it isn’t an easy decision. Talking with your doctor can help you choose what’s best for you. Testing Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Ser...
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Movement Snacks Can Help You Live Better and Longer

BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023

If it’s hard for you to find time to get some exercise, there may be a way to make it easier. Think in terms of small bursts of energy, or movement snacks. Start improving your health by adding a few movement snacks to your day. It can make you....
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Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023

What if you could do just one quick thing to improve your health? Staying healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself is as easy as making one call. Just schedule a yearly exam with your doctor. That one doctor visit is packed with good...
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Información importante sobre las pruebas de cáncer de próstata

EquipoConnect April 25, 2023

El cáncer de próstata es el cáncer interno más común en los hombres estadounidenses (con excepción del cáncer de la piel). Sin embargo, es difícil saber cuándo hay que hacerse la pr...
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Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSIL Connect Team April 25, 2023

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and the third leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s treat....
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Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

BCBSIL Connect Team April 24, 2023

It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. Everyone wants to find ways to save on their medications. One of the best ways to save is to make sure you understand your health plan’s benefits and how they work. Knowledge is power,...
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¿Mis medicamentos recetados están incluidos en la cobertura para medicamentos o en la cobertura médica?

EquipoConnect April 24, 2023

Es un hecho que los medicamentos recetados pueden ser costosos. Todos buscamos maneras de ahorrar al surtirlos. Una de las mejores maneras de hacerlo es conociendo lo que paga el seguro médico. Después de todo, el conocimiento es poder,...
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Maternity Services and Screenings

BCBSIL Connect Team March 31, 2023

Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025
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The Many Benefits of Music in Your Life

BCBSIL Connect Team March 31, 2023

Most people have a favorite song. Do you? Songs and music have been around for centuries as one of civilizations’ first forms of storytelling. But in addition to telling us stories and allowing us to share histories, music can also have a positive...
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Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

BCBSIL Connect Team March 27, 2023

You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’....
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Diabetes Risks Increase with Certain Prescription Drugs for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

BCBSIL Connect Team March 22, 2023

Many factors can raise a person’s risk for diabetes. Family history, age, weight diet and lack of physical activity are the most common. Some prescription medicines used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can boost the risk, too. It may...
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