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Blogs: How to Protect Yourself From Health Insurance Scams

BCBSIL Connect Team

You might be sleeping or taking your dog for a walk. You could be at work, at your kid’s soccer game, or meeting friends for dinner. Life is good, right? You have no idea that scammers down the street, one state over or half a world away are do...
- November 30, 2023
Blogs: Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

BCBSIL Connect Team

Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Whether it’s misplacing the house keys or not remembering the name of your next door neighbor, memory loss is not uncommon for older adults. Still, there are differences between typical memory loss and e...
- November 17, 2023
Blogs: In-Home Diabetes Care: Make the Most of Your Medication

BCBSIL Connect Team

Medication, diet and exercise play a big role in managing of your diabetes. So does working closely with your doctor and diabetes team. In fact, the number one thing you can do to manage your disease is talk openly and honestly with your care provide...
- November 14, 2023
Blogs: Lifestyle Changes and Diabetes

BCBSIL Connect Team

There’s a safe way to get a handle on your diabetes: Create an exercise and diet plan. With exercise, you can help your blood sugar stay in your target range. By making better food choices, you help manage your blood sugar levels and lower your...
- November 13, 2023
Blogs: What Is the Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

BCBSIL Connect Team

A premium tax credit is a form of financial assistance. It helps with the cost of buying health insurance. Before you enroll in a new plan, check to see if you qualify for a tax credit. Who is Eligible? Premium tax credits are for individuals and fam...
- November 7, 2023
Blogs: Are You Dehydrated?

BCBSIL Connect Team

Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
- October 26, 2023
Blogs: Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

BCBSIL Connect Team

You’ve probably heard about foods that are good for your brain. But can you also harm your brain with what you eat? Our brains work better when we eat nutrient-rich food. So yes, there are foods that are bad for your brain. The best foods for ...
- October 25, 2023
Blogs: You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

BCBSIL Connect Team

Using a mail order pharmacy service can save you time, and maybe even money. It's convenient because your prescriptions are mailed right to you. That saves you a trip to the pharmacy. You can enjoy home delivery from Express Scripts® Ph...
- October 17, 2023
Blogs: Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

BCBSIL Connect Team

Prevention is an important part of being healthy. That can mean having a yearly exam. It can mean having routine screening tests. When an illness can’t be avoided, stepping up to help direct your own health care is critical. Get Involved in You...
- October 16, 2023
Blogs: 5 Reasons a Claim May Be Denied

BCBSIL Connect Team

Believe it or not, there are only a handful of reasons that may lead to a health care service not getting approved or a claim not being paid. They fall into these five buckets. The claim has errors. Minor data errors are the most common culprit...
- October 8, 2023

Now’s the Time to Catch Up on Childhood Vaccines

BCBSIL Connect Team May 28, 2025

Getting childhood vaccines on time matters. If children don’t have their shots, they are at higher risk of getting some serious diseases. They could also spread those diseases to their friends and family. Don’t Delay Now’s the time...
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Health Insurance Benefits and Pregnancy: The Basics

BCBSIL Connect Team May 27, 2025

Having a baby is life-changing. While babies are a blessing, they also cost money – even before they're born. That’s why it’s important to have health insurance before, during and after you become pregnant. Prenatal care is a vital ...
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Obtén el mejor precio en tus recetas médicas

EquipoConnect May 16, 2025

Hay muchas cosas que debes saber cuándo se trata de obtener el medicamento que necesitas. ¿Cuánto va a costar? ¿Hay alguno que funcione igual de bien pero que cueste menos? ¿Importa a dónde voy para surtir mi...
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¿Estás embarazada? Consulta la siguiente lista de tareas para la maternidad

EquipoConnect May 14, 2025

¿Estás esperando un bebé? ¡Felicidades! Probablemente tienes muchas cosas en la mente y una lista de tareas pendientes. Por ejemplo, elegir el nombre del bebé y preparar su habitación son probablemente dos de ...
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Mujer: Planifica para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable

EquipoConnect May 13, 2025

Puedes hacer muchas cosas para estar saludable. Como asegurarte de programar las consultas médicas preventivas y hacerte los exámenes preventivos recomendados a tiempo que son una prioridad para disfrutar una vida larga y saludable. No...
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Cómo cuidarte de los problemas médicos más comunes de los pies

EquipoConnect May 9, 2025

Existen muchos problemas médicos en los pies, algunos graves y otros fáciles de tratar en casa. Lo primordial es ocuparte de ellos antes de que empeoren. A continuación, presentamos algunos de los problemas médicos m&aacut...
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One Simple Step for Better Health: Talk to Your Doctor

BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025

If you could do just one thing to improve your health, you’d be interested, right? Especially if it didn’t cost you extra time or money. So what is it? Talking with your doctor. There are health benefits to having a primary doctor and mai...
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Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025

Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends...
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025

When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your do...
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Cómo verificar su cobertura para medicamentos

EquipoConnect May 8, 2025

Cuando el médico le receta un medicamento, lo primero que puede pensar es: “¿cuánto me costará?”. Es importante saberlo y hay varias maneras de averiguarlo. Puede averiguarlo en el consultorio de su médi...
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Compare Health Care Costs

BCBSIL Connect Team May 8, 2025

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...
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Relación entre la nutrición y la salud mental

EquipoConnect May 8, 2025

Probablemente hayas escuchado el dicho un millón de veces — "Eres lo que comes". Entonces, puede ser que hayas probado los alimentos que se dice que bajan la presión sanguínea, fortalecen los huesos o queman la grasa abdom...
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Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables for Better Health – and Mood

BCBSIL Connect Team May 7, 2025

We all know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables regularly is good for our physical health. It turns out eating plenty of them may also make us happier. A 2022 study found that people who ate a diet ric...
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Erectile Dysfunction Can Be a “Check Engine” Light for Your Heart

BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. One reason for that is many people aren’t aware they’re at risk until they have a heart attack. But some men have an early warning sign that they shouldn&rsqu...
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Women: Make a Plan for a Long, Healthy Life

BCBSIL Connect Team May 1, 2025

You can do a lot to stay healthy. Making sure you plan your preventive health care visits is at the top of the list. Getting those recommended screenings on time is an important part of living a long, healthy life. Don’t put it off. Listening .....
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