Take charge of your health and be a role model by making your health a priority. Here are simple tips to be your best self.   GET A YEARLY CHECKUP: Having a yearly wellness checkup can help you keep track of important numbers like blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol. That way, if any of your numbers are above normal, you can work with your doctor to make healthy life [...]

You eat right. You stay active. You get enough sleep. Your health is on track, right? Still, it’s good to be on the lookout for some common health conditions that can affect women. Read on, and call your doctor if you have concerns. Heart Disease You may think of men when you hear “heart disease,” but this condition is the leading killer of women over 25. The g [...]

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 90,000 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma this year and 1 in 10 will die from it. The following increase the risk for melanoma: bad sunburns at a young age, tanning outdoors or indoors, a weakened immune system from an autoimmune disorder or organ transplant and a family history of mel [...]

Have a partner who won’t stop snoring? Maybe your doctor has suggested participating in a sleep study. Before you get certain types of care, we ask your doctor to consult with our medical team to discuss and agree on the course of treatment. This helps be sure you’re getting the right care and to know that your procedure will be covered. The kinds of treatments we want to work with your [...]

Your health insurance plan protects you from the unexpected: when you get sick or have to go to the hospital. Plus, it covers certain benefits that help you stay healthy--like a yearly checkup and covered routine screenings and labwork. Watch this video to learn the basics. [...]

Did you know urgent care  centers can usually save time and money on care for minor illnesses and injuries? In a real emergency, always go the nearest ER and you’re covered.   [...]

Our health is such a personal matter, right? It can be hard to work up the nerve to discuss it with close friends and family—much less someone in a doctor’s office. That’s why it’s so important to find a primary care doctor you like and trust. Over time, you’ll get to know one another, and you’ll feel comfortable talking about things as they come up. Plus, the earlier you two can identify poten [...]

If you purchased your Florida Blue health plan on your own or through your employer, we've developed a series of articles to help you get the most out of it. Paying Your Bill Getting Your $0 Wellness Checkup [...]

We understand that each person has unique health care needs and that navigating the health care system is not always easy. That's why we’ve set up specialized care teams and personalized services to make it easier to manage your health and maximize your health plan benefits. These particular services are specific to Florida Blue members under the age of 65 years who purchased a health plan on t [...]

Whether it's comparing prices or visiting one of our Value Choice Providers, take advantage of our money-saving tools! These particular services are specific to Florida Blue members under the age of 65 years who purchased a health plan on their own or through their employer. Compare Medical Costs and Drug Prices: Be an Informed Shopper Medical Costs [...]