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  • Diabetes y pérdida de la vista: Su conexión y pasos preventivos para evitar problemas de la vista

    Tu Salud: Diabetes y pérdida de la vista: Su conexión y pasos preventivos para evitar problemas de la vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las personas con diabetes pueden llegar a sufrir problemas de la vista que llevan a la pérdida de la vista o a la ceguera. Y la enfermedad ocular diabética a menudo no presenta síntomas tempranos. Es por eso que un examen anual d...
    • May 28, 2025
  • Saving Money Is Simple with Blue365

    Blogs: Saving Money Is Simple with Blue365

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you like saving money, check out Blue365®. You have lots of chances to save big with the free health and wellness discount program offered to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) members. Who Can Use Blue365? Any member of a&n...
    • May 28, 2025
  • Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

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

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • May 28, 2025
  • Diabetes and Vision Loss: Know the Connection, Protect Your Vision

    Blogs: Diabetes and Vision Loss: Know the Connection, Protect Your Vision

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    People living with diabetes can have eye problems that lead to vision loss or blindness. And diabetic eye disease often has no early symptoms. That’s why an annual eye exam is critical for people with diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the...
    • May 28, 2025
  • Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

    Blogs: Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their shots, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the time...
    • May 28, 2025
  • Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

    Blogs: Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you’re looking for some great discounts on health-related products and services, check out the Blue365® program. It’s just one more advantage of being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member. You and your family can save w...
    • May 27, 2025
  • Health Insurance Benefits and Pregnancy: The Basics

    Blogs: Health Insurance Benefits and Pregnancy: The Basics

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Having a baby is life-changing. While babies are a blessing, they also cost money – even before they're born. That’s why it’s important to have health insurance before, during and after you become pregnant. Prenatal care is a vital ...
    • May 27, 2025
  • Obtén el mejor precio en tus recetas médicas

    Tu Cobertura: Obtén el mejor precio en tus recetas médicas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Hay muchas cosas que debes saber cuándo se trata de obtener el medicamento que necesitas. ¿Cuánto va a costar? ¿Hay alguno que funcione igual de bien pero que cueste menos? ¿Importa a dónde voy para surtir mi...
    • May 16, 2025
  • ¿Estás embarazada? Consulta la siguiente lista de tareas para la maternidad

    Tu Salud: ¿Estás embarazada? Consulta la siguiente lista de tareas para la maternidad

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Estás esperando un bebé? ¡Felicidades! Probablemente tienes muchas cosas en la mente y una lista de tareas pendientes. Por ejemplo, elegir el nombre del bebé y preparar su habitación son probablemente dos de ...
    • May 14, 2025
  • Mujer: Planifica para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable

    Tu Salud: Mujer: Planifica para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Puedes hacer muchas cosas para estar saludable. Como asegurarte de programar las consultas médicas preventivas y hacerte los exámenes preventivos recomendados a tiempo que son una prioridad para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable. No...
    • May 13, 2025
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    Mantente seguro en el verano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 30, 2025
    Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
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    Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
    • 26101 Views
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    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. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
    • 17497 Views
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    Stay Safe in the Summertime

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    For many people, summer is the best time of the year. It’s filled with long days spent outside crammed full of fun activities. But summer brings its own challenges when it comes to keeping your family healthy. Nothing puts the brakes on a good ....
    • 22300 Views
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    Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 30, 2025
    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...
    • 3714 Views
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    Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
    • 44649 Views
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    Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 30, 2025
    We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of...
    • 44666 Views
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    ¿Es posible solicitar un seguro de gastos médicos ahora mismo?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2025
    La vida es impredecible. Las cosas cambian. Algunos de estos cambios podrían afectar a tu seguro de gastos médicos. A eso se le conoce como un "suceso que lo hace elegible". ¿Qué es lo que quiere decir este término?...
    • 129 Views
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    La terapia: lo que debes saber sobre cómo obtener atención para tu salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 25, 2025
    Si te sientes deprimido, ansioso o abrumado por tus problemas, no estás solo. Ya sea que se trate de problemas de salud, familiares o laborales, hay algo que puede ayudar: la psicoterapia. Puede sonar intimidante, pero en realidad se trata de .....
    • 3049 Views
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    Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 25, 2025
    If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your problems, you’re not alone. Whether you are dealing with health, family or work issues, there’s something that can help: psychotherapy. It can sound intimidating, but it&...
    • 24879 Views
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    Aspectos básicos de los servicios médicos para el embarazo incluidos en el seguro médico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 20, 2025
    Tener un bebé te cambia la vida. Y aunque los bebés son una bendición, también cuestan dinero, incluso antes de su nacimiento. Por eso es importante que tengas un seguro médico antes, durante y después del em...
    • 761 Views
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    Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Member Rewards

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 13, 2025
    Did you know you can shop and compare costs for hundreds of health care procedures online? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off. The price of health care services can...
    • 68996 Views
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    Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 13, 2025
    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my presc.....
    • 9329 Views
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    8 Surprising Facts about Arthritis

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 12, 2025
    Arthritis isn’t anything new. Even our earliest ancestors suffered through stiff, aching joints. The struggle to stay flexible and mobile can become more difficult as we age. Some form of joint disease is usually the culprit, especially a...
    • 13061 Views
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    Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 9, 2025
    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 quality. The...
    • 8447 Views
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