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Blogs:
BCBSIL HMO Health Management Programs May Be Right for You
BCBSIL Connect Team
This article is intended for HMO members enrolled in an employer health insurance plan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois HMO plans offer Population Health Management Programs to help you take care of your health. Look at the programs offered be...
May 3, 2024
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Compare Health Care Costs
BCBSIL Connect Team
Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opport...
May 3, 2024
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Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe
BCBSIL Connect Team
Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. O...
May 3, 2024
Tu Cobertura:
5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación
EquipoConnect
Aunque no lo creas, existen cinco motivos que pueden hacer que un servicio médico no sea aprobado o que una reclamación no se pague. Estos se clasifican en estas cinco categorías: La reclamación tiene errores. El motivo d...
May 1, 2024
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Where Do You Go When an Emergency Isn’t Really an Emergency?
Laura
I get it. When your child is sick on a Friday night, your first thought isn’t about choosing the best place to go to save time and money. Your first thought is to keep your child from pain and suffering. Since you aren’t a doctor, you pro...
May 1, 2024
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Look for a New Blue Points Rewards Experience in 2025
BCBSIL Connect Team
Well onTarget® and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Check Blue Access for Members or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. Some changes are coming to your Well onTarget rewards experience. The Blue Poin...
April 30, 2024
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Want to Help Improve Your Health Plan?
BCBSIL Connect Team
This article is intended for HMO members. Interested in sharing your thoughts on ways to improve the HMO experience? We’re looking for volunteers for our HMO Consumer Advisory Committee. It’s a chance for HMO members to help Blue Cross an...
April 30, 2024
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4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function
BCBSIL Connect Team
Most people focus on one or two types of exercise and think they’re getting what their body needs. But there are four types of exercise you need to help your body function at its best: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, says the
Nati...
April 30, 2024
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A Hug Only Takes 10 Seconds, Yet the Benefits Last Forever
BCBSIL Connect Team
Fun fact about hugs: They don’t just give you a warm, fuzzy sense of well-being — they can also be good for your health. It’s true. Hugging for just 10 seconds can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin. Often called the &ldqu...
April 29, 2024
Tu Salud:
Consejos para mitigar el dolor de espalda
EquipoConnect
Es posible que tengas dolor constante en la espalda. También puede que sientas un dolor punzante repentino que te paraliza. De cualquier manera, no quieres sentirte adolorido. El dolor de espalda se puede producir por accidentes, uso ex...
April 26, 2024
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Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 4, 2024
How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The...
6612 Views
In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 4, 2024
Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always ...
6636 Views
Be Prepared for Tornado Season
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 29, 2024
In minutes, violent weather can leave a trail of ruin. It’s important to be ready for tornado season. April through June is tornado season, but tornadoes can happen at any time. The best time to prepare is when you’re not under threat fro...
4042 Views
Formas convenientes para pagar tu factura
EquipoConnect
March 28, 2024
Recibir atención médica para atender tanto una fractura de brazo como un malestar puede salir muy caro si no cuentas con cobertura médica. Con cobertura, no solo estarás protegido en esos casos de emergencia, ...
4402 Views
Be Prepared for Any Emergency
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 27, 2024
You never know when you may find yourself in an emergency at home or work. When the adrenaline starts pumping and panic threatens to creep in, you’ll be glad you took the time to prepare in advance. Don’t wait. Make a plan now for the pla...
3364 Views
What Do We Know About Autism?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 25, 2024
Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism. Yet, they face a unique set of challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that o...
7017 Views
It’s Time To Take Your Medicine. Or Is It?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 25, 2024
If you’ve been taking prescription medicine for a while, you may not even glance at the instructions when you get it refilled. As time goes on, you may forget an important thing about taking your meds. When you take them matters — w...
2039 Views
¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?
EquipoConnect
March 25, 2024
La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
743 Views
Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a whole new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. Be sure to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you give bir...
41209 Views
You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ...
11908 Views
Is Your Blood Pressure Being Measured Correctly?
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that often has no symptoms. Often called "the silent killer" it doesn't always have symptoms. You can have high blood pressure for years and not even know it. It’s impor...
14723 Views
Puedes mantener tu cerebro saludable a cualquier edad
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
Es común pensar que los olvidos y otros cambios en nuestro funcionamiento cerebral son parte del envejecimiento y simplemente tenemos que aceptarlos. Pero los estudios muestran que hay pasos simples que podemos seguir para ayudar a prevenir el....
936 Views
Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
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...
41587 Views
Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental H...
4746 Views
Memory Changes? Learn When to Seek Help
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
You forget a new friend’s name. Forget a haircut date. Forget where you left your car keys. It happens. And it probably isn’t a sign of a serious health issue. But some types of memory loss may be a wake-up call to find out what’s g...
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