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  • Go Digital With the BCBSIL Mobile App

    Go Digital With the BCBSIL Mobile App

    Wish you didn’t get so much paper in the mail? Go digital and download the BCBSIL Mobile App now. The BCBSIL App is available for iPhone and Android users. To get the BCBSIL App, text * BCBSILAPP to 33633 or search for BCBSIL in the iTunes App Store...
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  • Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

    Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

    Need to find a specialist? Use Member Rewards and get rewarded up to $500! Learn more about how you could earn cash with Member Rewards. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 12/11/2020; Revised 10/19/2023
    • 2209 Views
  • Spanish Resources

    Spanish Resources

    Marissa’s dad, who is a native Spanish speaker, needs help managing the BCBS public website. As a Customer Advocate, Marissa shows her father how to switch the site to Spanish as well as advise him on how to find Spanish language information. Find...
    • 2116 Views

  • Tired of Allergies? Take these Steps

    Are the sneezes, sniffles, scratchy throat and itchy eyes from seasonal allergies getting you down? It may be time to step up your treatment. Fighting Fall Allergies Seasonal allergies are always around. But based on what triggers your allergies...
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  • Men: Exercise Can Do a Lot More for You than Build Muscle

    Men face some serious health risks. The two most serious ones, heart disease and cancer, account for nearly half of deaths among American men. Unintentional injuries like falls are the third most common cause of death for men. Lung disease and stroke...
    • 18878 Views
  • How Do I Read My Explanation of Benefits

    How Do I Read My Explanation of Benefits

    Want to know about the forms you get in the mail that LOOK like a medical bill but aren't? Those explanations of benefits are important for understanding your coverage. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos.
    • 3349 Views

  • There’s No Time Like the Present to Plan for Better Health

    Planning your annual exams now will help make your own health a priority. Time has a way of passing by before we know it. Things you meant to do never seem to get done. That includes taking better care of your health. You can jumpstart that goal...
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  • New To Medicare

    New To Medicare

    There are certain times you can sign up for Original Medicare. Since it covers most but not all health care costs, look into a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan or a Medicare Advantage plan to help cover your share of costs.
    • 4229 Views

  • Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

    Have you ever had a doctor measure your waist, and not really known why? It’s not to make you feel bad about your shape. It’s because it matters where fat is. Fat at the waistline can indicate a risk for some serious health problems. Visc...
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  • End Your Energy Slump

    Do you sometimes feel like the energy has just drained from your body? You’re not the only one feeling more tired, more often. Many people have lifestyles that lead to frequently feeling tired. There are simple steps you can take to have more e....
    • 18128 Views

  • One Size Doesn’t Fit All: What Are the Best Foods for You?

    Do most people need to eat the same type of diet to be healthy? Much of what we see in the media would make it seem like that’s the case. Fad diets aside, we hear a lot about eating a balanced, healthy diet in moderation. Bestselling writer Mic....
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  • AEP Is Around the Corner

    AEP Is Around the Corner

    October 15 through December 7 is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, when members can determine whether their plan will continue to meet their needs the following year. If so, coverage continues. If unsure, members should refer to their Annual...
    • 3106 Views
  • Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    The video spotlights Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans and inspires members to use its many benefits and services, including help to set up medical appointments and to find specialists, prescription drug coverage, zero-dollar preventive...
    • 4471 Views

  • Review How to Inject Insulin with Your Doctor

    When, where and how you inject your insulin affects your blood sugar levels. Whether you are new to injecting insulin or have been injecting insulin for so long that you don’t give it a second thought, it is very important to review the instruc....
    • 2467 Views
  • Medicare Coverage Checklist

    Medicare Coverage Checklist

    It’s a good time to give your coverage a checkup. Use the checklist below to evaluate your current Medicare plan ahead of the Annual Enrollment Period. Use the answers you provide to these questions as you look through your plan offerings. Important...
    • 7772 Views

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