Hydration and allergy advice   Facts and Advice About Hydration Your body is composed of over 50% water, so maintaining proper hydration levels is vital to a healthy life. By staying hydrated, you decrease your chances of experiencing problems like kidney stones, elevated blood pressure and heart disease. Symptoms of dehydration include headaches, dry mouth and fatigue. Learn more about strategies for staying properly hydrated and decreasing your risk of certain health complications. Seasonal Allergies With the change in seasons, your allergies may be flaring up. Symptoms of allergies include sinus congestion, itchy eyes and sneezing, among many others. Millions of people encounter allergies each year, however there are multiple methods you can utilize to reduce the risk of exposure. Read more about medications, strategies and treatments to reduce the risk of experiencing discomfort from allergies. Reminder About Our Global Network Our global provider network is comprised of the Bupa Global network outside the U.S. and the Blue Cross Blue Shield® network inside the U.S. It’s very important to present the appropriate ID card when accessing healthcare services. You and any covered dependents should have two (2) cards: A blue card for accessing the Bupa Global network outside of the U.S. A white card to be used in the U.S. for the Blue Cross Blue Shield network.* Your ID cards contain all information providers need for direct settlement. To ensure the best possible experience, it is important to do the following: Present your blue Bupa member ID card when visiting a physician or facility outside the U.S. You can refer to the network as “Bupa Global.”   Present your white Blue Cross Blue Shield Global® member ID card when visiting a physician or facility inside the U.S.  *Some policies restrict areas of coverage. Please check your plan certificate of coverage for details, limitations, restrictions and exclusions. "GeoBlue® has the best customer service and a very good provider network." – MEMBER Missed last month's newsletter? Want to refer to a previous issue? You can access previous issues online. Visit our RE:MEMBER Archive for the latest on staying healthy, happy and safe while living abroad. View Archive »   Access important plan information Find doctors and hospitals outside the U.S. Find doctors and hospitals inside the U.S. File a claim or check your claim status Emergency? Please seek help and then contact us +1-610-254-8771 You can also access the above services through the mobile app. Blue Cross Blue Shield Global® is a Brand owned by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Bupa Global is a trade name of Bupa, an independent licensee of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. GeoBlue is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association: made available in cooperation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies in select service areas. Coverage is provided under insurance policies underwritten by 4 Ever Life Insurance Company, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, NAIC #80985 under policy form series 54.1201/54.1205/54.1215. 4 Ever Life Insurance Company is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. CORP2304-MEM-3/22