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  • Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

    Blogs: Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve yo...
    • February 9, 2026
  • 5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health

    Blogs: 5 Ways You Can Protect Your Colon Health

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Staying healthy is easier if you take care of the basics. Go to the doctor at least once a year for a wellness checkup. Get your preventive screening tests. Just doing those two things can help you live a longer and healthier life. Annual wellness ex...
    • February 9, 2026
  • Why Verifying Your Identity Is Worth Your Time

    Blogs: Why Verifying Your Identity Is Worth Your Time

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Any time you call us with questions about your account or benefits, our automated system asks you to enter your name and member ID before routing your call. That may be frustrating at the time, especially if you need to call more than once. But takin...
    • January 29, 2026
  • 3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

    Blogs: 3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Your health is important. You need a health plan that will help you stay on top of it and take care of any illnesses right away. Here’s three reasons so many people choose BCBSIL. Reason No. 1: Your Choice of Doctors — Plus Coverage for P...
    • January 28, 2026
  • Prevén la enfermedad de las encías para tener un corazón sano

    Tu Salud: Prevén la enfermedad de las encías para tener un corazón sano

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    ¿Qué tienen en común tus encías y corazón? Los estudios demuestran que las personas con enfermedad de las encías tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de padecer enfermedades cardíacas. La enfermedad ...
    • January 28, 2026
  • Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

    Blogs: Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    “I have cancer.” These are three words you may hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that someone has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have some questions you want to ask, but are unsure ...
    • January 28, 2026
  • Unos minutos de actividad física al día ayudan a llevar una vida mejor

    Tu Salud: Unos minutos de actividad física al día ayudan a llevar una vida mejor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • January 21, 2026
  • Muchos ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales se pueden prevenir

    Tu Salud: Muchos ataques cardíacos y derrames cerebrales se pueden prevenir

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Las enfermedades cardíacas y los derrames cerebrales son la primera y la quinta causa de muerte respectivamente en los Estados Unidos, según U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Est...
    • January 21, 2026
  • Cómo conseguir un médico de cabecera

    Tu Cobertura: Cómo conseguir un médico de cabecera

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La vida cotidiana puede complicarse. Acudir a un chequeo anual o vacunarte contra la gripe cada año puede quedar fuera de tu larga lista de pendientes, especialmente si tienes niños. Pero las cosas pueden complicarse cuando alguien de t...
    • January 21, 2026
  • Conceptos básicos de los seguros médicos: copago y coaseguro

    Tu Cobertura: Conceptos básicos de los seguros médicos: copago y coaseguro

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si bien las primas se destinan para cubrir el costo total de la atención médica que recibes, lo costos de la atención médica suman más de lo que cubren las primas. Para mantener las primas más bajas, las cobe...
    • January 21, 2026
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    Cuida tu salud antes, durante y después del embarazo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Siempre vale la pena cuidar tu salud, pero mucho más cuando estás esperando un bebé. Cuidar tu salud es fundamental mientras intentas quedar embarazada, durante el embarazo y después de dar a luz. Forma un plan de bi...
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    Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 10, 2025
    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....
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    ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2025
    ¿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 ...
    • 5928 Views
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    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios ...
    • 831 Views
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    ¿Tienes apnea del sueño? Infórmate y encuentra soluciones a tu problema

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    ¿Roncas fuerte? ¿O te sientes cansado cuando te despiertas y durante el día? ¿A menudo tienes dolores de cabeza por las mañanas? Es posible que padezcas un trastorno llamado apnea del sueño. ¿Por qu&ea...
    • 1008 Views
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    Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team April 2, 2025
    Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ....
    • 16284 Views
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    ¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2025
    ¿Está aprovechando todos los excelentes beneficios de Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM es el portal protegido para asegurados en el que puede hacer lo siguiente: verificar el estado e historial de su reclamación; confirmar que l...
    • 3037 Views
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    Oh, My Aching Feet! Caring for Common Foot Problems

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 25, 2025
    There are lots of different foot problems, some serious and some easy to treat at home. The main thing is to take care of them before they get worse. These are some of the most common foot issues and what to do about them. Arthritis What is it: Arthr...
    • 66025 Views
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    La adicción: Cinco cosas que debes saber

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 20, 2025
    ¿Te preguntas qué es lo que causa adicción? ¿Te gustaría poder ayudar a alguien que tiene problemas con el abuso del alcohol o las drogas? A continuación, te compartimos cinco cosas que debes tener en cuenta....
    • 1919 Views
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    Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 18, 2025
    Preparing for the arrival of a little one? Congratulations! You probably have a lot on your mind — and your to-do list. Choosing baby names and setting up a nursery are likely two of them. But there are other things to remember so you can make ....
    • 9720 Views
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    Síntomas de la diabetes tipo 2

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 7, 2025
    En la última década, los nuevos casos de diabetes han aumentado un 18.6 por ciento en EE.UU., lo que muestra el creciente impacto de la epidemia. En total, más de 38 millones de estadounidenses padecen diabetes hoy en día,...
    • 1224 Views
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    How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 6, 2025
    Things in life are always changing. No worries. We’re here to make things easier. Nothing is set in stone, including your insurance needs. So what happens if you’re enrolled in a health plan, but then realize your needs — or the nee...
    • 45829 Views
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    What’s Causing Your Tummy Troubles?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team March 5, 2025
    Why does your stomach hurt? It’s a good question — and a common one. Millions of Americans have at least one type of digestive problem. Some problems come and go, while others can upset your whole life. There are many different kinds of d...
    • 38913 Views
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    Prediabetes: A Wake-Up Call

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team February 21, 2025
    More than a third of American adults have high blood sugar, or prediabetes, and the rates are on the rise. Having prediabetes raises your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The good news is that even if you have prediabetes...
    • 14962 Views
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    Helping Kids Stay Active and Healthy During Winter

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team February 19, 2025
    Don’t put a freeze on family fun this winter. All kids need physical activity to stay healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says young people ages 6 to 17 need 60 minutes of activity daily. For today’s busy kids, on...
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