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Beware of Health Insurance Phone Scams
BCBSIL Connect Team
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has learned about two types of scam calls targeting some of our members. The first type of scam call is known as "spoofing." Spoofing happens when someone fakes the identity of another device or user to steal da...
April 19, 2024
Blogs:
Living With High Blood Pressure
BCBSIL Connect Team
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...
April 18, 2024
Blogs:
Can You Outgrow Asthma?
BCBSIL Connect Team
You can outgrow your shoes, your pants — even your teddy bear. Can you outgrow asthma? Unfortunately, the idea you can leave asthma behind when you’re an adult is mostly a myth. When Asthma Won’t Let Go Asthma is t...
April 17, 2024
Blogs:
The Eyes Have It: Protect Them with Routine Eye Exams
BCBSIL Connect Team
Eye exams are a great way to keep an eye on your health. Along with making sure you get the right prescription for glasses or contact lenses, they can be a real ‘eye opener’ when it comes to your health. Your eyes aren’t just windo...
April 15, 2024
Blogs:
The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes
BCBSIL Connect Team
Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the bod...
April 12, 2024
Tu Cobertura:
¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?
EquipoConnect
¿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...
April 12, 2024
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Help is Available for Members Affected by Natural Disasters
BCBSIL Connect Team
Recovering from a natural disaster is never easy. We're here to help our members when tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and severe weather cause havoc. If you've been affected by a natural disaster, we can help you:
Find a doctor or hospital
R...
April 12, 2024
Blogs:
What Is a Health Insurance Claim?
BCBSIL Connect Team
We’ve all done it. Shown or uploaded our member ID card when filling out insurance forms in the doctor’s office or through an online portal. Your doctor’s office needs these details so they can file a claim. A claim is a bill your d...
April 12, 2024
Blogs:
Get Real-Time Updates with Text Alerts
BCBSIL Connect Team
We don’t want you to miss important health care updates. So make sure to opt in to receive text messages from us. You can get: Claim status notification: Receive notifications when claims are processed. Saving opportunities: Get timely notices...
April 11, 2024
Blogs:
Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions
BCBSIL Connect Team
It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescribed ...
April 10, 2024
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Summer Heat Safety Reminders
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 15, 2024
Staying safe during hot summer months isn’t hard. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Drinking lots of water and wearing sunscreen isn’t enough. Here are three things to know to keep summer fun. UV Rays Can Hurt You Ultravi...
7228 Views
Lista para viajeros: protege tu salud mientras viajas
EquipoConnect
May 14, 2024
Unas vacaciones suenan geniales en estos momentos y, sea cual sea el tipo de vacaciones que te guste disfrutar, hay algo que ayuda a que las cosas salgan aún mejor: la planificación. La planificación ayuda a esquivar contratiempo...
1400 Views
Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 13, 2024
One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who experience depression or anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but share some of the same warning signs. Help is available for...
4668 Views
Consumo indebido de sustancias: Señales y riesgos
EquipoConnect
May 9, 2024
Millones de personas beben demasiado o consumen fármacos de manera indebida, y muchos de ellos no reciben ayuda. Sin embargo, pedir ayuda es algo normal en la vida; y las personas nunca deberían sentir que tienen que lidiar con las cos...
1923 Views
Cuida tu piel bajo el sol de verano
EquipoConnect
May 9, 2024
En mi niñez, muchas nunca usaron protector solar. No fue algo con lo que me educaron, en especial, porque era normal que la piel de mi papá se oscureciera un poco después de sus partidos de fútbol en el intenso ...
2531 Views
Care for Your Skin in the Summer Sun
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 9, 2024
Growing up, many of us skipped sunscreen. Decades ago, we weren't as savvy about the sun's dangers. It was normal for my dad to turn a darker shade of brown after playing soccer games in the intense summer heat. I followed suit. I also tanned nicely...
9753 Views
Mantente seguro en el verano
EquipoConnect
May 8, 2024
Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
1978 Views
Alimentación consciente para diabéticos
EquipoConnect
May 6, 2024
Aprender a ser más conscientes puede ayudarnos a pensar con calma en distintas situaciones. Para las personas con diabetes , el tomar conciencia de su alimentación puede incluso ayudarles a practicar un mejor cuidado personal. ¿Qu...
41 Views
Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. A healthy pregnancy starts before you’re even pregnant. You might need mental health support if you face issues getting...
3035 Views
Una explicación de tus beneficios
EquipoConnect
May 3, 2024
Fuiste al médico y pagaste tu copago. ¿Cómo puedes saber si tu reclamación fue presentada y está finalizada? Sencillo. Vas a recibir una Explicación de beneficios (EOB, en inglés). La Explicació...
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Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
Think you know what you’d feel like if you were having a heart attack? Think again. Silent heart attacks, known as a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), account for 45 percent of heart attacks. And they are more likely to strike men than women....
27195 Views
Compare Health Care Costs
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
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...
84509 Views
Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe
BCBSIL Connect Team
May 3, 2024
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...
9761 Views
5 motivos por los que puede rechazarse una reclamación
EquipoConnect
May 1, 2024
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...
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4 Simple Steps for Better Whole-Body Fitness and Function
BCBSIL Connect Team
April 30, 2024
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....
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