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Blogs: 8 Things You Should Know About Deductibles

BCBSIL Connect Team

Health plans can seem complicated. It helps to know what questions to ask and where to find the information you need. Take deductibles, for example. They’re important to your pocketbook, but do you know how they work? To get you started, here ...
- April 2, 2026
Blogs: Wondering If a New Treatment Is Right for You?

BCBSIL Connect Team

This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. New treatments for many conditions — from diabetes to cancer — are in the news. Do you wonder if you might be a candidate for a treatment that could h...
- April 1, 2026
Tu Salud: Cáncer de colon: conoce las señales de advertencia

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A nadie le gusta hablar sobre el cáncer de colon. Eso está bien, siempre y cuando tomes medidas para protegerte. Después de todo, el cáncer de colon es la tercera causa principal de muertes por cáncer en los Estados...
- March 31, 2026
Blogs: Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

BCBSIL Connect Team

Prevention is an important part of being healthy. That can mean having a yearly exam. It can mean having routine screening tests that can help spot many potential problems before they become serious health issues. Whether you’re making sure to ...
- March 24, 2026
Tu Salud: Consejos para mantener tus pulmones fuertes y saludables

EquipoConnect

Tus pulmones te ayudan a respirar. Pero hacen mucho más. Te ayudan a combatir infecciones y a que tus otros órganos funcionen correctamente. Hacen mucho por tu salud en general — y necesitan que los protejas. Los pulmones se da&nt...
- March 23, 2026
Blogs: What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

BCBSIL Connect Team

We’ve all done it. Shown or uploaded our member ID card when filling out insurance forms in the doctor’s office or through an online portal. Your doctor’s office needs these details so they can file a claim. A claim is a bill your d...
- March 23, 2026
Blogs: Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

BCBSIL Connect Team

No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take steps to protect yourself. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. And, nearly one half (45%) of new colon cance...
- March 21, 2026
Blogs: How to Choose Health Care Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team

As you get ready to buy health care coverage, here are a few things to think about before you decide on a plan that works for you and your family. Do You Qualify for Assistance or Special Enrollment? Whether you’re buying for the first time or...
- March 20, 2026
Blogs: Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams

BCBSIL Connect Team

Some Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois members have been targeted by phone scammers. There are two types of scam calls that members should be aware of. The first type of scam call is known as "spoofing." Spoofing happens when someone fakes the i...
- March 19, 2026
Tu Cobertura: Conoce los precios de los medicamentos recetados

EquipoConnect

Hay muchas cosas que debes saber cuándo se trata de obtener el medicamento que necesitas. ¿Cuánto va a costar? ¿Hay alguno que funcione igual de bien pero que cueste menos? ¿Importa a dónde voy para surtir mi...
- March 17, 2026

Addressing Teen Loneliness: How to Help

BCBSIL Connect Team January 12, 2026

Teens are often busy with school, activities and friends. But teens also often get lonely, and when they do, they may need support and help finding healthy ways to cope with it. Being lonely can affect teens — and people of other ages — i...
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Keep Your Children’s Eyes Healthy

BCBSIL Connect Team January 9, 2026

Taking care of your eyes is important at every age. Start your children off right by protecting their eyes and eyesight. Vision Screening for Children Children's eyes are growing and changing quickly. Vision screening is an important part of trackin...
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Mantén los ojos de tus hijos sanos

EquipoConnect January 9, 2026

El cuidado de los ojos es importante a todas las edades. Ayuda a que empiecen bien tus hijos protegiendo sus ojos y su vista. Examen de la vista para niños Los ojos de los niños están creciendo y cambiando rápidamente. El ...
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Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Right for You?

BCBSIL Connect Team January 9, 2026

If you want to live longer and have a lower risk of obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and other serious health issues, it may be time to change your diet. Many people are choosing plant-based diets to improve their health. Should Y...
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¿Es adecuada una dieta vegetariana o vegana para ti?

EquipoConnect January 9, 2026

Si deseas vivir más tiempo y tener un menor riesgo de obesidad, enfermedades cardíacas, diabetes tipo 2, cáncer y otros problemas de salud graves, puede que sea el momento de cambiar tu dieta. Muchas personas eligen dietas basada...
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Desarrolla la resiliencia para manejar el estrés y el cambio

EquipoConnect January 8, 2026

Desarrollar la resiliencia mental puede ayudarte a manejar el estrés y los altibajos de la vida. Eso puede llevarte a tener una mejor salud mental y física en general y una mejor calidad de vida. La resiliencia mental es la capacidad de...
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Acaba con el bajón de energía

EquipoConnect January 7, 2026

¿A veces sientes que se te agota toda la energía del cuerpo? No eres el único: cada vez más gente se siente cansada más seguido. Muchas veces es por el estilo de vida. Pero hay pasos sencillos que puedes seguir para...
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Keep Food Poisoning Off the Menu: How to Handle Food Safely

BCBSIL Connect Team January 7, 2026

With all the news about food recalls and food poisoning outbreaks, it may seem like danger is everywhere. Does food poisoning really come down to which bag of spinach you happen to choose at the grocery store? Food borne illness, or food poisoning...
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Lo que necesitas saber sobre tus opciones para bajar de peso

EquipoConnect January 6, 2026

El sobrepeso o la obesidad no solo afectan tu apariencia. Llevar peso extra también es malo para tu salud, ya que puede causar diabetes, enfermedades cardíacas, cáncer, lesiones articulares y otros problemas de salud. Segú...
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Find Out If You Have a Copay Before You Go to the Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

Before visiting your health care provider, check to see if you’ll need to make a copay. You can find out your copay amount by looking at your member ID card or checking your benefit booklet or health plan contract. You can also log in to y...
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Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

One of our goals is to empower our members with information and tools that can help lead you down the path to good health. That’s why we offer new Wellness Guidelines each year that include specific recommendations for preventive care, immuniza....
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One Simple Step for Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

If you could do just one thing to improve your health, you’d be interested, right? Especially if it didn’t cost you extra time or money. So what is it? Talking with your doctor. There are health benefits to having a relationship with a pr...
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team January 5, 2026

When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your do...
- 22599 Views
Recomendaciones para el bienestar: Una vía fácil para mejorar la salud

EquipoConnect January 5, 2026

Una de nuestras metas es que nuestros asegurados cuenten con toda la información y las herramientas que puedan ayudarte a lograr una buena salud. Por eso, cada año ofrecemos nuevas Recomendaciones para el bienestar que incluyen sugerenc...
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Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

EquipoConnect January 5, 2026

Mantenerte saludable es más fácil cuando entiendes los detalles de tu cobertura médica. Algunos tipos de atención médica y tratamiento requieren aprobación antes de recibir el servicio. A esto se le llama au...
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