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  • Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    Blogs: Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., 1 in 4 adults are family caregivers. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Caregiving in the United States is on the rise. According to AA...
    • October 6, 2025
  • Cómo un medicamento se convierte en genérico: mitos y verdades

    Tu Salud: Cómo un medicamento se convierte en genérico: mitos y verdades

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Tomar un medicamento genérico no es como comprar un jabón de una marca genérica de una tienda específica. Con el jabón, es posible que notes algunas diferencias. Por ejemplo, puede oler diferente y es posible que te...
    • October 6, 2025
  • Do You Have COPD?

    Blogs: Do You Have COPD?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    For those who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), every breath can be a struggle. COPD is a serious health condition that narrows airways and makes it hard to breathe. Over time, it can get worse and lead to other serious health issues...
    • October 6, 2025
  • Treat Yourself Right: Stay on Top of Your Diabetes Care

    Blogs: Treat Yourself Right: Stay on Top of Your Diabetes Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    No one likes to go get health screenings and tests. But if you have diabetes, there are some tests you really need to get done. The tests that will show what steps you need to take so you don’t get sicker. The ones that can save you from much b...
    • October 6, 2025
  • Members Can Appeal Coverage Decisions

    Blogs: Members Can Appeal Coverage Decisions

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Internal Appeals Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has an internal claims and appeals process that allows you to appeal decisions about paying claims, eligibility for coverage or ending coverage. Please check “adverse benefit determination...
    • October 6, 2025
  • Conoce tus opciones de detección del cáncer colorrectal

    Tu Cobertura: Conoce tus opciones de detección del cáncer colorrectal

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Hacerte una prueba de detección de cáncer de colon es una forma importante de proteger tu salud. El cáncer de colon es la cuarto causa principal de muerte por cáncer en los Estados Unidos. Pero el cáncer de colon se...
    • October 6, 2025
  • El Período de inscripción abierta 2026: elije tu cobertura médica

    Seguro Para Ti: El Período de inscripción abierta 2026: elije tu cobertura médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    El período de inscripción abierta puede resultar confuso. Primas. Deducibles. Coaseguro. Redes. No te preocupes, estamos aquí para ayudarte. Aquí hay tres pasos importantes que te pueden ayudar a prepararte para el periodo...
    • October 6, 2025
  • Open Enrollment — Time to Choose Your 2026 Plan

    Blogs: Open Enrollment — Time to Choose Your 2026 Plan

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time each year when individuals and families can sign up for health insurance under the Affordabl...
    • October 6, 2025
  • How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

    Blogs: How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Taking a generic drug is not like buying a store-brand soap. With soap, you might notice a difference. It may smell different. You may need to use more than the brand-name product. That is not true with generic drugs.  When companies make a bran...
    • October 6, 2025
  • 5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

    Blogs: 5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    While `tis the season to be jolly, for many of us the holiday season can also be a stressful time. With all the pressure to cook, gather and shop, it’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed during the holidays. The weight of stress can affect our heal...
    • October 6, 2025
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    Ocho aspectos que debes saber sobre los deducibles

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2026
    Las coberturas médicas pueden parecer complicadas. Es útil saber qué preguntar y dónde encontrar la información que necesitas. Por ejemplo, piensa en los deducibles. Son importantes para tu bolsillo, pero ¿s...
    • 8767 Views
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    Niveles de tratamiento para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 8, 2026
    ¿Sabría qué hacer si un amigo o un familiar necesita ayuda con un problema de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias? ¿Qué tipo de ayuda necesitaría? ¿Quién podría ayudarle? No saber qu...
    • 5322 Views
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    Tres maneras de apoyar la salud mental de tu hijo adolescente

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 6, 2026
    Los adolescentes enfrentan más desafíos que nunca. Sufren presión en la escuela, con los amigos y en las redes sociales. No es de extrañar que su salud mental pueda verse afectada. No tienes que esperar hasta que tu hijo a...
    • 3922 Views
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    Three Ways to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 6, 2026
    Teens are facing more challenges than ever. There’s pressure from school, friends and social media. No wonder their mental health can suffer. You don’t have to wait until your teen is in crisis to talk about it. Talk to your teen early an...
    • 9546 Views
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    Una explicación de tus beneficios

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 6, 2026
    Fuiste al médico y pagaste tu copago. ¿Cómo puedes saber si tu reclamación fue presentada y está finalizada? Sencillo. Vas a recibir una Explicación de beneficios (EOB, en inglés). La Explicaci&oacute...
    • 8667 Views
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    The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 3, 2026
    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...
    • 24229 Views
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    Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
    • 19941 Views
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    Unlock Savings on Health Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    No one likes to pay for health care. But we need health care to help us stay healthy, manage health conditions and get care when we need it most. Health insurance protects us from the financial burden of unexpected medical costs. There are a few...
    • 6081 Views
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    Medicamentos con receta o de venta libre: Sigue las instrucciones para evitar riesgos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 2, 2026
    Los medicamentos pueden ayudar a tu salud de muchas maneras. Desde medicamentos de venta libre hasta medicamentos con receta que tratan enfermedades que ponen en riesgo la vida, la medicina puede tener un impacto positivo importante. Pero solo si...
    • 1029 Views
  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/1157.healthy-pregnancy.jpg

    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    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...
    • 77701 Views
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    Minutes of Movement Add Up to a Better Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Not being active can be dangerous for your health. Inactivity raises the chance of getting serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Yet 1 in 2 adults — and 77 percent of high school students — don’t get enough physic...
    • 17027 Views
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    Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    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....
    • 20444 Views
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    Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    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.....
    • 58373 Views
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    What Does Your Thyroid Do?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    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.....
    • 5927 Views
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    Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2026
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can...
    • 28957 Views
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