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Blogs: Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

BCBSIL Connect Team

If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to yo...
- July 30, 2026
Blogs: Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

BCBSIL Connect Team

Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February. But cases of flu usually start to increas...
- July 30, 2026
Blogs: Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

BCBSIL Connect Team

We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of...
- July 30, 2026
Blogs: What Is Heart Disease?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Heart disease is a leading killer of men and women in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reveals one out of every three Americans die of heart disease every year. With so much at stake, it’s smart to know the warning sign...
- July 29, 2026
Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es la Coordinación de Beneficios?

EquipoConnect

Cuando necesitas atención médica y cuentas con dos coberturas médicas diferentes, las aseguradoras coordinarán los servicios con cobertura. Esto te ayuda a obtener la cobertura máxima cuando lo necesites. Si cuenta...
- July 28, 2026
Blogs: What Is Coordination of Benefits?

BCBSIL Connect Team

When you need care and are on two different health insurance plans, your insurers will coordinate your benefits (COB). This helps you get maximum coverage when you need it. If you’re covered by two different health plans, your provider may fil...
- July 28, 2026
Tu Cobertura: Mantén tu salud bajo control con consultas virtuales

EquipoConnect

¿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...
- July 24, 2026
Blogs: Immunize to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

BCBSIL Connect Team

It’s hard to keep your children safe every minute of the day. Still, there’s one thing you can do that helps protect them 24/7. Make sure they get all the recommended childhood vaccines. What Shots Do Kids Need? From birth, babies and you...
- July 23, 2026
Tu Cobertura: Qué debe hacer si su reclamación es rechazada

EquipoConnect

La gerente de enfermería, Lenzy Mixon, recibió una llamada de un asegurado sobre una factura con costos altos por su estadía en un centro de enfermería especializado. El asegurado primero consultó con su méd...
- July 16, 2026
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...
- July 16, 2026

Ahora es el momento para ponerse al día con las vacunas infantiles

EquipoConnect July 13, 2026

Es importante que los niños se vacunen a tiempo. Si no lo hacen, tienen una mayor probabilidad de contraer enfermedades graves que podrían propagarse a sus amigos y familiares. No lo pospongas Ahora es el momento para ponerse al d&iacu...
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What is ADHD?

BCBSIL Connect Team July 10, 2026

Paying attention, sitting still and curbing urges are good skills for children to learn. But those things are hard for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Some signs of the disorder are: Trouble paying attention High leve...
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Your Smartphone Can Help Protect Your Skin

BCBSIL Connect Team July 10, 2026

We use technology in most parts of our lives now. But have you thought about using it to protect your skin? The Skin Cancer Foundation says healthy skin can be as close as your smartphone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. When caught...
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High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026

Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with...
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TDAH y regreso a la escuela: consejos para las padres

EquipoConnect July 8, 2026

El nuevo año escolar ofrece un nuevo comienzo y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer. Pero para muchos niños, los primeros días o semanas de clase traen cambios que causan preocupación y estrés. El cambio es dif&iacu...
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Osteoporosis Risk Factors, Symptoms and Ways to Keep Bones Strong

BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026

You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. Millions of Americans have low bone mass, which increases the risk for osteoporosis. This disease causes bones to become weak and brittle. Even minor falls or activities...
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ADHD and Back to School: Tips for Parents

BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026

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...
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Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026

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. What Should I Do After Being Discharged f...
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Obtener servicios médicos de la red puede ayudarte a reducir los costos

EquipoConnect July 8, 2026

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...
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Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

EquipoConnect July 8, 2026

Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina. ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
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Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

BCBSIL Connect Team July 8, 2026

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.....
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HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

EquipoConnect July 8, 2026

Al acudir a un médico, dentista u oculista, te piden que leas y firmes su declaración de privacidad. ¿Qué significa esto? Gracias a la Ley de Portabilidad y Responsabilidad de los Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, en ingl&ea...
- 3586 Views
¿Qué es el FPS y qué protector solar debo usar?

EquipoConnect July 1, 2026

Antes de salir a una parrillada, pasar un día en la playa o disfrutar una tarde en la piscina, no olvides aplicarte protector solar para proteger tu piel de los dañinos rayos ultravioleta (UV) del sol. Probablemente los hayas visto en l...
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Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

EquipoConnect June 30, 2026

Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien. Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas. La protección solar para los ojos quizá no sea ...
- 3898 Views
Living With High Blood Pressure

BCBSIL Connect Team June 29, 2026

Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. Only about one in four adults with high blood pressure have it under control. Are you one of them? Learning to manage your blood pressure ca...
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