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  • How HMO Insurance Works – Quick Tips Guide

    Millions of people have an HMO health plan. Yet, plenty of them are still a little fuzzy about what that really means. HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization. It’s a type of health plan that gives you access to a network of doctor...
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  • Take Advantage of Prime Mail Order and Specialty Pharmacy Services

    This information applies to members who have Prime Therapeutics (Prime) pharmacy administration. If you’re not sure if you have Prime, check your Blue Access for MembersSM account, ask your benefits administrator, check the pharmacy information....
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  • What Is an HMO?

    If you're looking for a health plan that's easy to understand, easy to use and easy on your wallet, an HMO may be just what you need for you and your family. HMO. It’s Simple. An HMO – or Health Maintenance Organization – keeps cost...
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  • Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

    When it comes to protecting yourself from scams, it’s a good idea to be leery of strangers. The bad guys are always coming up with new ways to steal your private data — and your money. You may already know not to open that strange text me...
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  • Save Money on Prescriptions with Medication Finder

    The cost of prescription medicines is always a hot topic. Most of us have experienced sticker shock at least once when we’ve filled a prescription. So, it’s not surprising that one in four Americans say it’s hard to pay for their me...
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  • Prescription Drugs: Generic versus Brand

    Understanding generic drugs – and how they’re different from brand drugs – can help you manage your prescription drug costs. Breaking Down Generic Drugs Generic drugs can be used two ways: Generic equivalents have the exact sa...
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  • 4 Ways to Make Health Insurance Work for Small Business

    Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make. Some are fun and creative. Others affect the bottom line. Those who offer health benefits enjoy a number of business advantages. Here are a few. More Productive Employees When it comes to s....
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  • What Happens to the Rest of My Monthly Payment?

    Your monthly health care insurance premiums contribute toward many aspects of health care. Your premium payment – along with those of other members – all go into a big pool. This pool of funds is used to pay hospitals, doctors, drug compa...
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  • The Cost of Health Care

    Understanding how your health insurance works can be confusing. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois wants to help empower our members with information. When you understand how health insurance works, you can make decisions that are best for y...
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  • Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    If you have health insurance, you probably make monthly payments. This payment is a premium. Your premium might be deducted from your paycheck. You may pay it online, or write a check to cover it. Still, you may not know exactly what happens to the...
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  • Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

    Reaching a healthy weight can be difficult for many reasons. Still, it’s not impossible. In fact, getting there might be easier than you think. Don’t know how to get started? Luckily, help is here. The Well onTarget® portal offers sel...
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  • Self-Management Programs: Improving Nutrition

    Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits ...
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  • Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

    If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
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  • Telemedicine: The Modern-Day House Call

    You and your doctor have busy schedules. So busy that you might think there’s no time to get an appointment. We have good news. Visiting with a doctor is now easier, thanks to telemedicine. In today’s tech world, you can stay tele-healthy...
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  • You and Your Doctor: Working Together to Keep You Healthy

    When you need medical care, do you have a doctor you can call? If not, find a doctor you can call your own. Don’t wait until you’re sick to become a patient. You’ll want to find a Medical Group (MG) and a primary car...
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