• Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    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...
  • End Your Energy Slump

    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...
  • Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    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...
  • Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    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...
  • Keep Your Member ID Card Close

    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...
  • Who Makes Decisions About My Health Care?

    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....
  • What Is Diabetes?

    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...
  • 5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

    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...
  • Why Is It Important To Donate Platelets?

    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...
  • Donating Blood: Common Myths Debunked

    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...

  • Pumpkin Mandala

    No need to carve a pumpkin, color your Halloween mandala and display it in a window. Explore more coloring sheets in our collection to aid in relaxation and mindfulness.
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    La diabetes y sus altibajos

    La vida no es fácil. Cualquiera que diga lo contrario, miente. Pero una vida sana merece la pena. La diabetes es una enfermedad autoinmune, y presenta muchos riesgos y altibajos. Esta enfermedad se convierte en un estilo de vida para quienes fueron...
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  • Mosaic Mandala

    The rhythmic, repetitive nature of coloring within this mosaic patterns can promote relaxation and mindfulness, Explore more coloring sheets in our collection.
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  • Geometric Mandala

    Coloring mandalas can be a calming activity as well as reduce anxiety. Explore more coloring sheets in our collection to aid in relaxation and mindfulness.
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  • Abstract Mandala

    Enjoy this mindfulness coloring abstract mandala. Explore more coloring sheets in our collection to aid in relaxation and mindfulness.
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  • Star Mandala

    Bursting with relaxation, color this star mandala beyond the ordinary. Explore more coloring sheets in our collection to aid in relaxation and mindfulness.
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  • Floral Mandala

    Art therapy with a floral mandala awaiting to bloom with your creativity. Explore more coloring sheets in our collection to aid in relaxation and mindfulness.
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  • Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

    Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

    Start the New Year in good health by seeking preventive care. Preventive care is very important for everyone in your family. And the good news is you can receive most preventive care at no additional cost to you. Remember to ask Your Doctor about...
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  • Rx no longer covered under non-formulary pricing

    Rx no longer covered under non-formulary pricing

    My HMO healthplan recently renewed. I'm currently under a labor contract dispute which I thought required that our health plans stay the same as they were when chosen under contract. I also thought that meant my formulary list would remain unchanged...
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  • Annual Wellness Checklist

    Annual Wellness Checklist

    Wellness begins with understanding. This checklist helps you have a clearer picture of your health. It also starts the conversation with your doctor on any changes you might need, whether it’s around exercise, diet, adjusting your medications or...
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  • How to Update Your PCP or Medical Group

    How to Update Your PCP or Medical Group

    It’s important to check your secure Blue Access for Members SM account to make sure your primary care provider or medical group is up-to-date. How do I change my PCP or medical group? You can change your HMO or Point of Service plan medical group...
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  • I have a PPO plan, how do I set up my PCP?

    I have a PPO plan, how do I set up my PCP?

    A. Great question. Since you have a PPO plan you don’t have to establish a PCP. You’re free to select any in-network provider you wish to see and you do not need to notify us of which doctor you’ve selected. If you need to find a new PCP you can...
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  • Is Cologuard covered?

    Is Cologuard covered?

    I would like to know if BCBS of IL covers the fecal DNA diagnostic colon cancer test called Cologuard? Thank you.
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  • Find a Doctor or Hospital Infographic

    Find a Doctor or Hospital Infographic

    Finding the right doctor or hospital can seem like a daunting task; but it doesn’t have to be. Working through these tips from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) will help you feel more confident about your decision. There are many...
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  • Emergency Preparedness

    Emergency Preparedness

    You're not alone! The reality is that it's very difficult to be totally prepared for an emergency, but there are steps you can take to have a plan of action in case an emergency were to happen. Download this Ready.gov infographic to prepare for emergencies...
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