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  • How HMO Works: Emergency Room Coverage

    Blogs: How HMO Works: Emergency Room Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Do you have an HMO health plan? HMO is the acronym for Health Maintenance Organization. Your HMO coverage covers routine preventive care – along with emergency care. Knowing you have health care coverage that you can count when an accident or u...
    • March 6, 2023
  • Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    Blogs: Boost Your Health with Strength Training

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    New research says strength training may help people live longer. While that likelihood requires more study, there is solid proof that building your muscles can help your body and overall health. We already know that muscle-strengthening effort is goo...
    • March 1, 2023
  • Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Member Rewards*

    Blogs: Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Member Rewards*

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Did you know you can shop and compare costs for over 1,700 health care procedures online using our Provider Finder® tool? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off.&nbsp...
    • February 24, 2023
  • What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

    Blogs: What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    When it comes to paying for your health insurance there are three main parts: your deductible, your coinsurance and your monthly premium. Let’s break this down. Your health insurance deductible is the amount you must pay before the health plan ...
    • February 23, 2023
  • Lowering the Risk of Opioid Misuse

    Blogs: Lowering the Risk of Opioid Misuse

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    The opioid crisis was declared a national “public health emergency” back in 2017. Since the alarm was sounded, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says opioid addiction, overdose and deaths are still on the rise in the U...
    • February 20, 2023
  • Balance entre el uso y el abuso de opioides

    Medicare Español: Balance entre el uso y el abuso de opioides

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    En el año 2017, la crisis de los opioides fue declarada una "emergencia de salud pública" nacional. Desde que sonó la alarma, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) informan que la adicci&oacute...
    • February 20, 2023
  • ¡La prediabetes se puede revertir! Evita la diabetes reduciendo tu consumo de azúcar

    Tu Salud: ¡La prediabetes se puede revertir! Evita la diabetes reduciendo tu consumo de azúcar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Deseas escuchar buenas noticias sobre la diabetes? Para muchos de nosotros, la enfermedad se puede retardar o incluso prevenir haciendo algunos cambios simples a nuestro estilo de vida.
    • February 17, 2023
  • Prediabetes Can Be Reversed

    Blogs: Prediabetes Can Be Reversed

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Want to hear some good news about diabetes? For many of us, the disease can be delayed or even prevented with a few simple lifestyle changes. This is important because diabetes affects more than 37 million people in the U.S. That’s about one o...
    • February 17, 2023
  • What is a CDHP and How Does It Work?

    Blogs: What is a CDHP and How Does It Work?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Buying health insurance can be very confusing. We all want to choose the best plans for our needs. One plan worth a close look is the consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) – sometimes called a consumer-driven health plan and high-deductible heal...
    • February 6, 2023
  • Fuel Your Brain: What Foods Support Mental Health?

    Blogs: Fuel Your Brain: What Foods Support Mental Health?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    If you pay attention, your body will tell you if what you’re eating is good for it or not. You may feel energized after a healthy meal. Revived from drinking a tall glass of water. Or you may feel sluggish if you eat too much. Or uncomfortable ...
    • February 2, 2023
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    Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024
    Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
    • 13467 Views
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    Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2024
    Cuando vas de compras seguramente estás atento a los costos, ya que quieres comprar lo que necesitas a un precio razonable. ¿Es este el caso también a la hora de buscar atención médica? Acudir a profesionales m&eacu...
    • 10707 Views
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    Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 26, 2024
    ¿Tu cobertura médica ofrece consultas virtuales con médicos que participan en la red? Este es un buen momento para comprobarlo. Puede ser justo lo que necesitas para cuidar de tu salud mientras evitas los riesgos de la COVI...
    • 3187 Views
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    Immunizations Are a Big Part of Staying Healthy

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 26, 2024
    Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
    • 41809 Views
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    I-CARE: Todos los registros de vacunas en un lugar seguro

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 18, 2024
    ¿Acabas de inscribir a tus hijos en una nueva escuela o guardería? ¿Tienes un hijo que cursa el tercer año de la universidad que está por estudiar un semestre en el extranjero? ¿Estás por enlistarte en...
    • 1559 Views
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    Back to School Basics for Students with ADHD

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2024
    New school years offer new beginnings. A chance to learn and grow. But for many children, the first few days or weeks bring change, causing worry and stress. Change is hard for many people, but it can be even more difficult for children with Attentio...
    • 7005 Views
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    How to Get the Right Nutrients at Any Age

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2024
    Your body needs different things at different ages. That’s especially true when it comes to nutrition. What we eat affects how we age. And aging changes our nutritional needs. Understanding that link is vital to maintaining good health as we ge....
    • 19139 Views
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    Do You Have a Higher Risk for Diabetes?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 18, 2024
    More than 39 million Americans have diabetes. That’s about one in every 10 people. Nearly 10 million don’t even know it. On top of these stunning numbers, nearly 116 million American adults have prediabetes. Chances are you or someone you...
    • 7073 Views
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    Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 17, 2024
    La caries dental es la enfermedad infantil continua más común en los Estados Unidos. Casi la mitad de los niños de entre seis y 11 años tienen caries. Afortunadamente, la caries dental puede prevenirse con un buen cu...
    • 2582 Views
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    Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 14, 2024
    Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits ...
    • 5764 Views
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    Salud del hombre: ¿Conoces las señales de un ataque cardíaco silencioso?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect June 12, 2024
    ¿Crees que sabes lo que sentirías si tuvieras un ataque al corazón? Considera lo siguiente. Los ataques cardíacos silenciosos, conocidos como infartos de miocardio (SMI, en inglés), representan el 45% de los ataque...
    • 2379 Views
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    Gestational Diabetes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 12, 2024
    When you’re an expecting mom-to-be, you’re focused on getting ready for your little one. You probably pay attention to the foods you eat. You take your prenatal vitamins. You exercise and get plenty of sleep. You do it all to deliver a h...
    • 5810 Views
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    Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 10, 2024
    About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you...
    • 9569 Views
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    Check Your Coverage and Other Tips to Move Like a Pro

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 10, 2024
    Moving can be exciting — whatever your reason. You might relocate for a new job. Maybe you want to be closer to family. Perhaps you’re pulling up roots just for the thrill of living in a different place. Still, moving can also be str...
    • 8138 Views
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    Take Care of Your Health After a Hospital Visit

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team June 7, 2024
    You’re glad to be back home after a hospital stay. Now it’s the time to make sure you stay on track to heal. You can take an active role in your recovery by staying on top of details. Have you reviewed your p...
    • 7895 Views
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