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Blogs: You Now Have Easy Access to Your Dental Benefits Information

BCBSIL Connect Team

Dental benefits are not available to all members. Check Blue Access for MembersSM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you have dental benefits as part of your health plan, you now have easier access to your covera...
- August 21, 2023
Blogs: 3 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Blue

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your health is important. You want to keep up your health and treat any sickness. So, you need a health plan to help you do it. Here’s three reasons so many women choose Blue. Reason No. 1 - Your Choice of Doctors No matter which Blue Cross and...
- August 21, 2023
Blogs: What Role Does Food Play in Your Life?

BCBSIL Connect Team

It’s human nature. Once or twice a year we take stock and think, “You know, I really should take better care of myself.” It might be inspired by a recent health scare. It could be a wedding, reunion or other special event that spurs...
- August 20, 2023
Blogs: Should I Use an Insurance Agent to Buy a Health Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Buying a health plan can be complicated. There are so many plans. So many decisions. So many choices. That’s why it helps to have an expert on your side. That expert, called an insurance agent, broker or producer, plays a key role in helping pe...
- August 20, 2023
Blogs: 5 Things to Know About a PPO

BCBSIL Connect Team

When it comes to health insurance, understanding all your options can be confusing. There are a lot of choices. It may be hard to know which health plan is best for you and your budget. Many Americans get health insurance through their employers. Oth...
- August 19, 2023
Blogs: Meet your Endocrinologist: Going to the "Diabetes Doctor"

BCBSIL Connect Team

You just learned you have diabetes. Your primary care physician (PCP) wants you to track your blood sugar, start a workout program and come back for a follow-up visit. It’s a lot to take in. As part of your treatment plan, your PCP may refer y...
- August 19, 2023
Blogs: Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

BCBSIL Connect Team

Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
- August 18, 2023
Blogs: Fulfilling the Wishes of Loved Ones at the End of Life

BCBSIL Connect Team

Talking about the end of a life with friends and family members is often a hard conversation. Many of us don’t think we need to think over important final decisions when health is good. For a young, healthy person, these talks a...
- August 17, 2023
Blogs: Eat, Move, Sleep: Physical Well-being

BCBSIL Connect Team

For more than 30 years, physical activity was the main focus of worksite health promotion. Step challenges and on-site yoga went hand-in-hand with weight-loss initiatives. Together, they made up “wellness at work.” With the move...
- August 16, 2023
Blogs: How to $ave Money

BCBSIL Connect Team

There are many ways you can help keep your health care costs down. Try these tips to find $avings on doctor visits, prescription medications, fitness trackers and more. We have resources to help you make the best decision for you. Our Provider F...
- August 15, 2023

Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

BCBSIL Connect Team October 28, 2024

Anyone can experience a mental health condition. And if they do, friends and family can make a big difference in their recovery. Mental health conditions are common — more than 1 in 5 adults are affected. Mental health conditions are health is.....
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When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

BCBSIL Connect Team October 28, 2024

When we feel bad, we want to get better quickly. And antibiotics may seem like the answer when you have symptoms like a cough, sore throat or sinus pain. Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren’t always the answer. They are important tools fo....
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Choosing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

BCBSIL Connect Team October 28, 2024

Regular medical, dental and vision care are all important for your total health. That’s why it’s good to have all three kinds of insurance. Today, many people buy health coverage on their own. What “comes with” medical coverag...
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¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

EquipoConnect October 28, 2024

Cuando no te sientes bien, puedes llamar a tu médico de cabecera (PCP en inglés). Con un poco de cuidado, tu doctor puede te pude ayudar a recuperarte en muy poco tiempo. ¿Pero qué pasa si tu problema de sa...
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How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

BCBSIL Connect Team October 28, 2024

Taking a generic drug is not like buying a store-brand soap. With soap, you might notice a difference. It may smell different. You may need to use more than the brand-name product. That is not true with generic drugs. When companies make a bran...
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Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

BCBSIL Connect Team October 24, 2024

It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the C...
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More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

BCBSIL Connect Team October 24, 2024

Men face some serious health risks. Heart disease and cancer account for nearly 40 percent of deaths among American men. Unintentional injuries like falls are also a common cause of death for men. Lung disease and stroke account for another 10 percen...
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Consejos tenebrosamente buenos para tener un Halloween saludable y seguro

EquipoConnect October 23, 2024

Por lo general, las palabras “saludable” y “Halloween” no van juntas, por razones obvias. Halloween es la única época del año en que los niños se sienten libres de comer tantas golosinas como puedan...
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Bienestar social: ¿el ajetreo conduce a la soledad?

EquipoConnect October 23, 2024

A los estadounidenses les encanta estar ocupados. Por desgracia, hacer malabares para mantener el trabajo, la familia y las tareas domésticas implica que la persona promedio “trabaja” 60 horas o más por semana. No es de...
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Social Well-Being: Is Your Busyness Leading to Loneliness?

BCBSIL Connect Team October 23, 2024

Americans love to be busy. Unfortunately, juggling our jobs, families and home chores means the average person “works” 60 or more hours each week. No wonder people just want to plop down on the sofa and binge watch their favorite TV show ...
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What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You About Your Health?

BCBSIL Connect Team October 21, 2024

Your heart rate is always changing. It’s up when you’re walking. Down when you’re sitting still. But what can it tell you about your overall health? Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your heart rate...
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How Do I Buy an Individual Health Insurance Plan?

BCBSIL Connect Team October 21, 2024

There are two times when you can buy health insurance — during open enrollment and special enrollment. Open enrollment starts on Nov. 1 each year. Any other sign-up time falls under special enrollment . To buy health insurance during speci...
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Living With Diabetes? Find Big Eats on a Small Grocery Budget

BCBSIL Connect Team October 21, 2024

Food choices are so important when diabetes is part of your day-to-day life. Here’s something to keep in mind: The best healthy meal plan for those living with diabetes isn’t very different from one for people without diabetes. Our bodies...
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Postpartum Health

BCBSIL Connect Team October 19, 2024

The days and weeks after giving birth are often a happy time. They're also a period of adjustment and healing for mothers. While you bond with your baby, make time for a post-delivery checkup with your provider. Your doctor plays an important role...
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Medicare Advantage Plan

BCBSIL Connect Team October 18, 2024

Welcome to Medicare Advantage . We’re glad you’re a Blue Cross Medicare Advantage member. Ready to make the most of your health care plan? Start with these steps: Plan your Annual Wellness Visit. With no copay and no cost to you...
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