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  • What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

    Blogs: What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When it comes to paying for your health insurance there are three main parts: Your deductible, your coinsurance and your monthly premium. Your health insurance deductible is the amount you must pay before the health plan starts paying for your covere...
    • June 17, 2025
  • Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Member Rewards

    Blogs: Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Member Rewards

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 d...
    • June 13, 2025
  • Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    Blogs: Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • June 13, 2025
  • 8 Surprising Facts about Arthritis

    Blogs: 8 Surprising Facts about Arthritis

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • June 12, 2025
  • Save Money with Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

    Blogs: Save Money with Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    MedsYourWay® is not available to all members. Check your plan materials or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have this program. You may be able to pay less for your prescription drugs with our drug discount card benefit program. MedsY...
    • June 11, 2025
  • Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    Blogs: Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor ...
    • June 11, 2025
  • Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

    Blogs: Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • June 9, 2025
  • Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

    Blogs: Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    What if you could do one 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 should be packed with good health...
    • June 6, 2025
  • Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    Blogs: Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you’ve already tried every sleep remedy out there, here is another option — more activity each day. Getting more movement is not just great for your body and mind, it can also help you get a good night's sleep. It may seem odd to say t...
    • June 2, 2025
  • Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

    Blogs: Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Do your shopping lists never end? Are you a champion bargain hunter? Then Blue365® is perfect for you. Blue365 is a discount service that saves you money on a variety of everyday needs and healthy lifestyle aids. How Does It Work? Any member of a...
    • May 29, 2025
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    Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 24, 2025
    It makes sense to ensure your health care provider is in the network before you make an appointment. When you use an in-network provider and facility, you get the most from your health insurance plan. The same is true with your pharmacy. When you...
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    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you g...
    • 75595 Views
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    La ayuda que necesitas para entender tu cobertura médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Entender tu seguro médico puede ser complicado, pero podemos ayudarte. Nuestro Centro de ayuda te ayuda a responder las dudas sobre cómo usar tu cobertura médica y obtener respuestas a tus preguntas clave. Obtén ayuda en u...
    • 172 Views
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    Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025
    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.....
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    Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Los riñones juegan un papel importante en tu salud general, ya que: filtran el exceso de agua y de toxinas del cuerpo; ayudan a controlar la presión arterial; y contribuyen en la producción de glóbulos rojos y en el mante...
    • 3439 Views
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    Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 11, 2025
    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.....
    • 55655 Views
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    Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Mantener tu presión arterial en un rango saludable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud. Esto se debe a que la presión arterial alta es el factor de riesgo más grande de enfermedad cardíaca, derrame c...
    • 3488 Views
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    Cuida tu salud antes, durante y después del embarazo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Siempre vale la pena cuidar tu salud, pero mucho más cuando estás esperando un bebé. Cuidar tu salud es fundamental mientras intentas quedar embarazada, durante el embarazo y después de dar a luz. Forma un plan de bi...
    • 2584 Views
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    Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 10, 2025
    There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress level....
    • 21621 Views
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    ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2025
    ¿Estás planeando viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos? Ya sea que el trabajo te envíe al extranjero o que viajes por diversión, la clave es estar preparado. Antes de viajar, infórmate sobre tus opciones de cobertura ...
    • 4889 Views
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    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios ...
    • 164 Views
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    ¿Tienes apnea del sueño? Infórmate y encuentra soluciones a tu problema

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    ¿Roncas fuerte? ¿O te sientes cansado cuando te despiertas y durante el día? ¿A menudo tienes dolores de cabeza por las mañanas? Es posible que padezcas un trastorno llamado apnea del sueño. ¿Por qu&ea...
    • 181 Views
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    Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2025
    Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ....
    • 14247 Views
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    ¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2025
    ¿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...
    • 2193 Views
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    Ayuda a superar el trastorno por consumo de opioides con la farmacoterapia con apoyo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 27, 2025
    El trastorno por consumo de opioides (OUD, en inglés) es una crisis de salud actual en los Estados Unidos que puede afectar a cualquier persona, independientemente de la raza, el nivel económico o el sexo. Se estima que 6.1 millones de ...
    • 435 Views
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