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Blogs:
Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365
BCBSIL Connect Team
If you’re looking for some great discounts on health-related products and services, check out the Blue365® program. It’s just one more advantage of being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois member. You and your family can save w...
May 3, 2024
Blogs:
Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy
BCBSIL Connect Team
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...
May 3, 2024
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Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?
BCBSIL Connect Team
You’ve been to the doctor and paid your copay. How are you going to know when your claim is filed and finalized? Simple — you'll get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB will break down the services you received, the co...
May 3, 2024
Tu Cobertura:
Una explicación de tus beneficios
EquipoConnect
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...
May 3, 2024
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Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?
BCBSIL Connect Team
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....
May 3, 2024
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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
Blogs:
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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¿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...
731 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...
41029 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 ...
11879 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...
14686 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....
922 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...
41562 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...
4709 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...
3387 Views
Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near...
39076 Views
Cuida tu salud antes, durante y después del embarazo
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
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. "El embarazo es una exper...
1091 Views
Las fábricas de químicos del cuerpo humano
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
El cuerpo es una máquina compleja. Todo está interconectado. Muchas veces, cuando se nos diagnostica una enfermedad, es necesario atenderla para evitar que nada más en nuestro cuerpo resulte afectado. Veamos los riñ...
3105 Views
¿Te estás midiendo correctamente tu presión arterial?
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
La presión arterial alta, también llamada hipertensión, es un problema de salud grave que a menudo no presenta síntomas. También conocido como "el asesino silencioso", es posible tener presión arterial alta d...
461 Views
Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 22, 2024
The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your bo...
8109 Views
Ayuda a tu cuerpo y mente sin tener que gastar dinero
EquipoConnect
March 22, 2024
¿Puedes ejercitarte haciendo lo que ya haces, sin gastar tiempo o dinero extra? ¿Ejercitarte sin llamarle ejercicio? ¿Actividad física sin sentirte intimidado? Sí, sí puedes. El ejercicio no tiene por qu&eac...
2903 Views
Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
BCBSIL Connect Team
March 15, 2024
The most effective way to lower your risk for colorectal cancer is to be screened. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people at average risk start screening at age 45. Often, colorectal cancer starts with one or more...
4155 Views
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