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  • La ayuda que necesitas para entender tu cobertura médica

    Tu Cobertura: La ayuda que necesitas para entender tu cobertura médica

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Entender tu seguro médico puede ser complicado, pero podemos ayudarte. Nuestro Centro de ayuda te ayuda a responder las dudas sobre cómo usar tu cobertura médica y obtener respuestas a tus preguntas clave. Obtén ayuda en u...
    • April 11, 2025
  • Wondering If a New Treatment Is Right for You?

    Blogs: Wondering If a New Treatment Is Right for You?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 11, 2025
  • Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    Blogs: Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as...
    • April 11, 2025
  • Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

    Tu Salud: Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los riñones juegan un papel importante en tu salud general, ya que: filtran el exceso de agua y de toxinas del cuerpo; ayudan a controlar la presión arterial; y contribuyen en la producción de glóbulos rojos y en el mante...
    • April 11, 2025
  • Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    Blogs: Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near...
    • April 11, 2025
  • Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    Tu Salud: Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Mantener tu presión arterial en un rango saludable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud. Esto se debe a que la presión arterial alta es el factor de riesgo más grande de enfermedad cardíaca, derrame c...
    • April 11, 2025
  • Planning a Trip? Be Sure to Pack Some International Health Insurance

    Blogs: Planning a Trip? Be Sure to Pack Some International Health Insurance

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Almost 1 in 4 Americans have had a health issue while traveling abroad. Do you know what you would do if you were traveling outside the U.S. and got sick or injured? Many people expect that their U.S. health plan will cover them wherever they go. But...
    • April 11, 2025
  • Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    Blogs: Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress level...
    • April 10, 2025
  • ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Estás planeando viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos? Ya sea que el trabajo te envíe al extranjero o que viajes por diversión, la clave es estar preparado. Antes de viajar, infórmate sobre tus opciones de cobertura ...
    • April 10, 2025
  • Planning International Travel this Summer? Check Your Coverage Options

    Blogs: Planning International Travel this Summer? Check Your Coverage Options

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Are you planning to travel outside the U.S.? Whether work sends you abroad or you travel for fun, the key is to be prepared. Before you travel, learn about your international health insurance options in case you need care while you’re away. Co...
    • April 10, 2025
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    Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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
    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....
    • 12976 Views
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    Choosing Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 17198 Views
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    ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 2237 Views
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    How Does a Drug Become a Generic: Facts vs. Myths

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 18077 Views
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    Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 11745 Views
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    More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 27462 Views
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    Consejos tenebrosamente buenos para tener un Halloween saludable y seguro

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 382 Views
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    Bienestar social: ¿el ajetreo conduce a la soledad?

    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • 3586 Views
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    Social Well-Being: Is Your Busyness Leading to Loneliness?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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 ...
    • 5025 Views
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    What Can Your Heart Rate Tell You About Your Health?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 6429 Views
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    How Do I Buy an Individual Health Insurance Plan?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 18178 Views
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    Living With Diabetes? Find Big Eats on a Small Grocery Budget

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 7201 Views
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    Postpartum Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 2900 Views
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    How to Get the Most Out of Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    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...
    • 11698 Views
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