October 19, 2015
AgencyBefore you re-enroll or change for 2016: Update & compare
Before you re-enroll or change for 2016: Update & compare
October 14, 2015
AgencyUpdating your income and household information for 2016
If you’re enrolled in a 2015 Marketplace health care plan, it’s very important to log in to your Marketplace account and update your application with any changes to your income or household for 2016. You can do this starting November 1, 2015. Updating your income and household information for 2016
September 23, 2015
AgencyBCBSIL Announces Product Changes for Individual Members in 2016
BCBSIL Announces Product Changes for Individual Members in 2016
August 7, 2015
Agency7 Lifestyle Changes to Make Today
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a chronic condition, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. You know you need to make some changes, eat right, exercise more, stop stressing, but where do you start? A healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to improve your health. Begin with these tips, which you can […]
July 21, 2015
AgencyChronically ill? Avoid the ER
You and your health care team can prevent your chronic condition from landing you in the ER. For example, in a program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ER visits decreased by 50% among individuals with diabetes once they received more routine care and education. What can you do to improve your […]
June 25, 2015
AgencyFederal Rule on Marketplace Subsidies
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal rule making subsidies available to eligible individuals through Federally Facilitated Health Insurance Marketplaces, like the one in Illinois. This means that health insurance subsidies will continue to be available on these Marketplaces. Existing policies remain in effect. To read more: U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision
June 24, 2015
AgencyWalking: Simple exercise with powerful benefits
A study in the journal Respiratory Research found that after three months of regular walking using poles (called Nordic or ski walking) people with COPD were healthier in several ways. They had less shortness of breath anxiety and depression. They were able to walk more, stand for longer periods ans sit less during the day. […]
June 1, 2015
AgencySteps For Juggling Multiple Medications
We take medicines to have a positive effect on our health and they often do. There’s no doubt that modern medicines allow us to live healthier, longer lives. And yet, medicines can also have a downside; especially if you take more than one. Mixed-up Medicines On average, one in five adults ages 65 and older […]
May 28, 2015
AgencyAvoid Outdoor Asthma Triggers
Outdoor allergens increase during the springtime and can have negative effects on your asthma symptoms. Mold spores and pollen (found in blooming flowers) are two common allergens that may trigger asthma flare-ups during this season. These small particles travel through the air and when inhaled can cause allergy symptoms. Tree pollen (in early spring) and […]