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Blogs: Your Blue Points Rewards Program Just Got Better

BCBSIL Connect Team

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan through the health insurance marketplace (not those who have coverage through an employer). Well onTarget® and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Ch...
- June 18, 2025
Blogs: What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

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. Your health insurance deductible is the amount you must pay before the health plan starts paying for your covere...
- June 17, 2025
Blogs: Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Member Rewards

BCBSIL Connect Team

Did you know you can shop and compare costs for hundreds of health care procedures online? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off. The price of health care services can d...
- June 13, 2025
Blogs: Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

BCBSIL Connect Team

It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my presc...
- June 13, 2025
Blogs: 8 Surprising Facts about Arthritis

BCBSIL Connect Team

Arthritis isn’t anything new. Even our earliest ancestors suffered through stiff, aching joints. The struggle to stay flexible and mobile can become more difficult as we age. Some form of joint disease is usually the culprit, especially a...
- June 12, 2025
Blogs: Save Money with Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

BCBSIL Connect Team

MedsYourWay® is not available to all members. Check your plan materials or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have this program. You may be able to pay less for your prescription drugs with our drug discount card benefit program. MedsY...
- June 11, 2025
Blogs: Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor ...
- June 11, 2025
Blogs: Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

BCBSIL Connect Team

RED ALERT! When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. It's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Today, a national system reports daily air quality. The...
- June 9, 2025
Blogs: Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

BCBSIL Connect Team

What if you could do one thing to improve your health? Staying healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself is as easy as making one call. Just schedule a yearly exam with your doctor. That one doctor visit should be packed with good health...
- June 6, 2025
Blogs: Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

BCBSIL Connect Team

If you’ve already tried every sleep remedy out there, here is another option — more activity each day. Getting more movement is not just great for your body and mind, it can also help you get a good night's sleep. It may seem odd to say t...
- June 2, 2025

Mantén los ojos de tus hijos sanos

EquipoConnect September 28, 2022

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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Domestic Violence: Would You Know What to Do?

BCBSIL Connect Team September 15, 2022

You may recall your doctor asking during a regular checkup if you are experiencing any form of domestic violence. Screening for domestic violence is standard practice in preventive health exams. This question may be startling or foreign for some...
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Cinco cosas que debes saber sobre la cobertura médica PPO

EquipoConnect September 9, 2022

Cuando se trata de un seguro de gastos médicos, puede ser confuso entender todas las opciones, ya que hay muchas. Puede resultar difícil saber cuál es la mejor cobertura médica para ti y tu presupuesto. Muchos estadouniden...
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¿Qué es la esquizofrenia y cómo se trata?

EquipoConnect September 1, 2022

Es posible que hayas oído hablar sobre la esquizofrenia de pasada, pero ¿sabes lo que significa? La esquizofrenia es un problema grave de salud mental de larga duración que afecta los pensamientos, sentimientos y acciones ...
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Comunicarte podría hacerte sentir mejor

EquipoConnect August 30, 2022

La soledad duele. A menudo, las personas se sienten aisladas o desearían tener más amigos. Esos sentimientos se pueden manifestar a cualquier edad, incluso si están ocupados y rodeados de personas la mayor parte del tiemp...
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Cómo funciona la cobertura HMO - Guía de consejos rápidos

EquipoConnect August 26, 2022

Millones de personas tienen un plan de salud HMO. Sin embargo, muchos de ellos todavía están un poco confusos acerca de lo que eso realmente significa. HMO son las siglas en inglés que significan Organización para el Mante...
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Take Advantage of Prime Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy Services

BCBSIL Connect Team August 25, 2022

This information applies to members who have Prime Therapeutics (Prime) pharmacy administration. If you’re not sure if you have Prime, check your Blue Access for MembersSM account, ask your benefits administrator, check the pharmacy information....
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Are Your Knees Telling You They Need Help?

BCBSIL Connect Team August 22, 2022

Millions of people deal with aching knees. It’s one of the most common health problems, and it affects people of all ages. Some hope the problem will just go away. And for a minor injury like a strain, time and rest may help. But some people ma....
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Un abrazo puede durar 10 segundos, pero sus beneficios duran para siempre

EquipoConnect August 5, 2022

Dato curioso sobre los abrazos: Los abrazos no solo causan ese sentido de bienestar cálido y estremecedor, ¡también pueden ser buenos para tu salud! Es cierto. Abrazar a alguien por tan solo 10 segundos aumenta las hormonas que te...
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7 maneras fáciles de incorporar el ejercicio

EquipoConnect August 2, 2022

No es difícil pensar en una razón para saltarte un entrenamiento. Muchos de nosotros lo hacemos. La palabra "O" es una gran excusa. "Estoy ocupado". Sí, cuando nos encontramos cortos de tiempo, el ejercicio muchas veces deja de s...
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Unos minutos de actividad física al día ayudan a llevar una vida mejor

EquipoConnect August 1, 2022

La inactividad física puede ser peligrosa para la salud porque aumenta la probabilidad de tener problemas de salud graves, como enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes. Sin embargo, 1 de cada 2 adultos y el 77 por ciento de los estudiantes de...
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Improve Your Work-Life Balance

BCBSIL Connect Team July 29, 2022

Aiming for a more balanced life can help your body and mind. One place many of us need better balance is between work and the rest of our lives. Another is finding ways to take better care of ourselves while maintaining our commitments to work and...
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Women: What’s the Secret to a Better Life at Any Age?

BCBSIL Connect Team July 27, 2022

There’s a not-so-secret way to live a better life: taking better care of your health. No matter how old you are, now is the time to start making your health a priority. It will pay off now — and for the rest of your life. Is It Worth the ...
- 15560 Views
One Simple Test Can Save Your Life

BCBSIL Connect Team July 27, 2022

It’s pretty much a given that the annual well-woman exam is not any woman’s most favorite thing to do for her health. Most hug the line on whether to have one, with one foot firmly planted on the side of dreading the exam and the other o...
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Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

BCBSIL Connect Team July 25, 2022

When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
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