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Blogs: Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

BCBSIL Connect Team

You owe it to yourself to take care of your health. One good place to start is by scheduling your yearly preventive health care exam. Preventive care is very important for people of all ages. Scheduling an annual preventive care visit will give you a...
- December 2, 2024
Blogs: End Your Energy Slump

BCBSIL Connect Team

Do you sometimes feel like the energy has just drained from your body? You’re not the only one feeling more tired, more often. Many people have lifestyles that lead to frequently feeling tired. There are simple steps you can take to have more e...
- December 2, 2024
Blogs: Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

BCBSIL Connect Team

Has old man winter blown away some of your exercise motivation? Even though it’s cold outside, your muscles still need to feel the burn. You can beat midwinter workout blahs by switching things up. Just 30 minutes of moderate activity most days...
- December 2, 2024
Blogs: Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

BCBSIL Connect Team

If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider (PCP) as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the reg...
- December 2, 2024
Blogs: Keep Your Member ID Card Close

BCBSIL Connect Team

It might be a thin piece of plastic tucked in your wallet until you need it. Or it might be something you find in an app on your phone. Either way, your member ID card packs a wallop. What else holds everything you need to take care of your health? W...
- December 2, 2024
Blogs: Who Makes Decisions About My Health Care?

BCBSIL Connect Team

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois provides coverage for your health care. But you and your doctor are in the best position to make decisions about treatment....
- December 2, 2024
Blogs: What Is Diabetes?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Diabetes is taking a serious toll on our nation. About 38 million Americans suffer from the life-threatening disease — and the numbers keep growing. With diabetes, the body can no longer make enough insulin or use the insulin it does make to c...
- November 26, 2024
Blogs: 5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

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...
- November 21, 2024
Blogs: Why Is It Important To Donate Platelets?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Blood platelet transfusions can save the lives of people with low platelet counts or malfunctioning platelets, says the American Red Cross. What Are Platelets? Platelets are tiny cells that flow through your blood. Their main job is to prevent and st...
- November 20, 2024
Blogs: Donating Blood: Common Myths Debunked

BCBSIL Connect Team

Blood donations save lives, and the need for blood has never been greater. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets, says the American Red Cross. More people, more illness, even more natural disasters around the world mean we n...
- November 20, 2024

¿Qué quiere decir “dentro de la red”?

EquipoConnect December 11, 2020

A veces algunas palabras que se usan en temas de la atención médica nos pueden confundir. Asegúrate de entender lo que quiere decir “dentro de la red” porque así podrías ahorrar dinero. Escucha esta conversación entre nuestro representante de servicio...
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¿Qué preguntas debo de hacerle a mi doctor?

EquipoConnect December 11, 2020

Formar una relación con tu nuevo doctor puede ponerte un poco nervioso. Pero crear una relación abierta y honesta con tu médico quiere decir mejor atención para ti. Échale un vistazo al consejo que nuestro representante de servicio al cliente le...
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Recursos en español de BCBS

EquipoConnect December 11, 2020

El papá de Marissa, quien es hispanohablante, necesita ayuda para navegar el sitio público de BCBS. En su calidad de Especialista en Servicio al Cliente, Marissa le enseña a su papá cómo cambiar el sitio al español y también lo aconsejó sobre cómo...
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What Does “in-network” Mean?

BCBSIL Connect Team December 11, 2020

Sometimes the words used in health care can be confusing. Making sure you know what "in-network" means may also mean you might save money. Listen in on this discussion between our health advocate and Victor, a BCBIL member. Find more Health Care...
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Do I Need a Referral to See a Specialist?

BCBSIL Connect Team December 11, 2020

Looking to see a specialist aside from your primary care provider like Vanessa? Not to worry! Robert answers Vanessa’s question about which plan needs a referral to see a specialist. Learn more about the referral process. Find more Health Care...
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Coverage While Traveling

BCBSIL Connect Team December 11, 2020

We follow Marissa and her boyfriend as they travel out of state. While building up his courage to ask her a very important question, he gets nervous, fumbles and asks about his health care coverage abroad instead! As a Customer Advocate, Marissa...
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What is Connect?

BCBSIL Connect Team December 11, 2020

During girls’ night out, Marissa and her friends discuss their desire to be healthier. As a Customer Advocate, Marissa shows them the Connect blog, a platform that offers articles on health and wellness, fitness and more. Register or log in to comment...
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Manage My Condition

BCBSIL Connect Team December 11, 2020

While out on a run, a BCBSIL Customer Advocate Marissa bumps into her good friend and they start discussing her mother’s health. The Customer Advocate shares a bit of insight with her friend, letting her know that there are options for her mother...
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Seis formas fáciles de reducir el consumo de calorías durante los días festivos

EquipoConnect November 30, 2020

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...
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Todo lo que respiras

EquipoConnect November 6, 2020

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...
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HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

EquipoConnect August 7, 2020

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...
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Cómo reconocer y ayudar a un adolescente con trastornos alimentarios

EquipoConnect May 8, 2020

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...
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Cuidar de uno mismo mientras se cuida de alguien más

EquipoConnect May 5, 2020

Busca a tu alrededor, verás cuidadores. En EE. UU., uno de cada tres adultos cuida de otra persona. Un cuidador es alguien que cuida de sus padres, su pareja enferma o un hijo discapacitado. Ser cuidador puede resultar una labor estresante y ...
- 2111 Views
El médico está a un clic: Atención en línea a través de consultas virtuales

EquipoConnect April 27, 2020

¿Te estás perdiendo la conveniencia de las consultas virtuales? Es una manera rápida y fácil de atenderse con un profesional médico. Digamos que estás de vacaciones y te enfermas. O que tu hijo se despierta d...
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Cómo funciona la cobertura HMO: El proceso de órdenes médicas

EquipoConnect January 25, 2020

Las órdenes médicas, también conocidas como referidos, juegan un papel importante para ahorrar dinero con tu cobertura HMO. Sigue leyendo para conocer cuándo necesitarás un referido y cómo usar los beneficio...
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