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    Cuidar de uno mismo mientras se cuida de alguien más

    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 ...
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    6 preguntas para el médico sobre el asma

    Cuando tu hijo tiene asma, el médico y tú forman parte del equipo que lo cuida. El primer paso es saber si tu hijo tiene asma. La tos, la sibilancia y la dificultad para respirar pueden ser causados ​​por el asma, pero tambi&eac...
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  • New To Medicare

    New To Medicare

    There are certain times you can sign up for Original Medicare. Since it covers most but not all health care costs, look into a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan or a Medicare Advantage plan to help cover your share of costs.
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  • AEP Is Around the Corner

    AEP Is Around the Corner

    October 15 through December 7 is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, when members can determine whether their plan will continue to meet their needs the following year. If so, coverage continues. If unsure, members should refer to their Annual...
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  • Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    The video spotlights Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans and inspires members to use its many benefits and services, including help to set up medical appointments and to find specialists, prescription drug coverage, zero-dollar preventive...
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  • Medicare Coverage Checklist

    Medicare Coverage Checklist

    It’s a good time to give your coverage a checkup. Use the checklist below to evaluate your current Medicare plan ahead of the Annual Enrollment Period. Use the answers you provide to these questions as you look through your plan offerings. Important...
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  • Medical group referrals and specialists out of medical group

    Medical group referrals and specialists out of medical group

    I have blue precision silver HMO. Can I be referred to a plastic surgeon outside of my medical group? I have to undergo breast reconstruction again and the only doctors that perform the DIEP flap procedure are in my network for silver HMO but not...
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    ¡Azúcar! Corta tu consumo de azúcar para reducir los riesgos a tu salud

    Aunque no lo creas al momento de comerte una golosina dulce por la tarde, nuestros cuerpos no marchan bien a base de dulces. Los azúcares simples, abundantes tanto en los dulces como en los bocadillos, representan calorías “vac&i...
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  • How to Make Changes to Plan Purchased on Health Insurance Marketplace

    How to Make Changes to Plan Purchased on Health Insurance Marketplace

    I bought my health plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace. How can I make changes to my account or profile? Life is rarely static. Stuff comes up. Things change. And your health insurance needs to keep up. We understand. Maybe you’ve moved...
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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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