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  • Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

    Blogs: Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. O...
    • May 3, 2024
  • 5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

    Tu Cobertura: 5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
    • May 1, 2024
  • Where Do You Go When an Emergency Isn’t Really an Emergency?

    Blogs: Where Do You Go When an Emergency Isn’t Really an Emergency?

    Laura
    Laura
    I get it. When your child is sick on a Friday night, your first thought isn’t about choosing the best place to go to save time and money. Your first thought is to keep your child from pain and suffering. Since you aren’t a doctor, you pro...
    • May 1, 2024
  • Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?

    Blogs: Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    This article is intended for HMO members. Interested in sharing your thoughts on ways to improve the HMO experience? We’re looking for volunteers for our HMO Consumer Advisory Committee. It’s a chance for HMO members to help Blue Cross an...
    • April 30, 2024
  • 4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function

    Blogs: 4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, says the Nati...
    • April 30, 2024
  • Inhale. Exhale. What Your Lungs Do for You.

    Blogs: Inhale. Exhale. What Your Lungs Do for You.

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Breathe in. Breathe out. It’s something that we do every day, every waking minute. It relaxes us, wakes us, and keeps us alive. The lungs are part of the respiratory system — organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe, says...
    • April 30, 2024
  • A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever

    Blogs: A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Fun fact about hugs: They don’t just give you a warm, fuzzy sense of well-being — they can also be good for your health. It’s true. Hugging for just 10 seconds can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin.  Often called the &ldqu...
    • April 29, 2024
  • Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda

    Tu Salud: Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es posible que tengas dolor constante en la espalda. También puede que sientas un dolor punzante repentino que te paraliza.  De cualquier manera, no quieres sentirte adolorido. El dolor de espalda se puede producir por accidentes, uso ex...
    • April 26, 2024
  • Keep Back Pain from Being Such a Pain

    Blogs: Keep Back Pain from Being Such a Pain

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    You may have a dull ache in your back that just won’t go away. Or you may feel a sharp, sudden pain that stops you in your tracks. Either way, you want the pain to stop. Back pain can come from accidents, overuse and injuries like lifting some...
    • April 26, 2024
  • Cómo utilizar tu tarjeta de asegurado digital

    Tu Cobertura: Cómo utilizar tu tarjeta de asegurado digital

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Un dispositivo que anteriormente solo se utilizaba para hacer llamadas ahora puede guardar de forma segura algunos de tus datos más importantes. Desde tu teléfono móvil, tienes a la mano fotos de tu familia y amigos, métod...
    • April 26, 2024
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    Cómo fijar metas de año nuevo que puedas cumplir

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 13, 2024
    El comienzo de un nuevo año parece el momento adecuado para fijarse metas. Incluso podemos hacer listas de cosas que nos gustaría cambiar. Nuestras listas suelen incluir metas como “comer sano” y “hacer más eje...
    • 2451 Views
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    Digital Smarts: Basic Smartphone Terms Explained

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 13, 2024
    Smartphones are more than just phones. These modern-day marvels can carry out a whole range of functions besides phone calls. With a smartphone, you can surf the web, send and receive emails and texts, record video, take photos, watch movies and...
    • 864 Views
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    Smartphone Basics for Older Adults: Unlocking the Digital World

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 12, 2024
    If you’re new to smartphones, they can seem scary and confusing. But they don’t have to be. Read on for a simple guide to the basics of using a smartphone. What are smartphone apps? A smartphone is a mobile phone with many of the same fun...
    • 1042 Views
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    ¿Qué te puede decir la frecuencia cardíaca sobre tu estado de salud?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    La frecuencia cardíaca cambia constantemente: aumenta cuando caminas y baja cuando te sientas. Pero, ¿qué puede decirte sobre tu estado de salud en general? La frecuencia cardíaca es el número de latidos del coraz&o...
    • 303 Views
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    10 consejos para mantenerte en forma durante las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    Hay más de un mes entre el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Año Nuevo. Si bien es una época muy activa del año, no tienes que dejar tu salud por un lado. Sí, es un momento lleno de comidas n...
    • 438 Views
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    Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 5, 2024
    Cualquier persona puede tener un problema de salud mental. De ser este el caso, los amigos y los familiares pueden marcar una gran diferencia en la recuperación. Los problemas de salud mental son comunes, ya que más de 1 de cada 5 adult...
    • 2846 Views
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    Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsil.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can visit the ....
    • 29208 Views
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    La conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: Cuida ambos para mejorar la salud

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 2, 2024
    Al igual que la mente y el cuerpo, también existe una conexión entre la salud mental y física. Por eso, si tienes un problema de salud, es posible que necesites atención médica tanto para los síntomas mentale...
    • 292 Views
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    Haz de Tu Salud una Prioridad con Cuidados Preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 2, 2024
    Es tu deber cuidar tu salud. Un buen punto de partida es programar un examen médico preventivo anual. El cuidado preventivo es muy importante para personas de todas las edades. Programar una consulta anual de atención preventiva te dar&...
    • 2600 Views
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    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
    • 81834 Views
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    Make Your Health a Priority with Preventive Care

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    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...
    • 77188 Views
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    End Your Energy Slump

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    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....
    • 31133 Views
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    Winterize Your Exercise, Indoors and Out

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    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....
    • 5354 Views
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    Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer with a Simple Test

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
    • 59897 Views
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    Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team December 2, 2024
    If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care physician (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 re...
    • 52524 Views
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