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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSNM Connect Team January 5, 2026

When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doc...
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Work with Your Doctor to Make Sure Your Care Is Covered

BCBSNM Connect Team January 5, 2026

Staying healthy is easier when you understand the ins and outs of your health care plan. Some types of care and treatment require approval before you get care. That is called prior authorization. With prior authorization, your doctors send informati...
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Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

BCBSNM Connect Team December 22, 2025

You need a new drug and find your prescription isn’t covered. Or you’ve taken a drug in the past and find it’s no longer covered. Find out why meds may not be covered, and what you can do next. Health plans cover a wide range of med...
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What You Need to Know About Subrogation

BCBSNM Connect Team December 12, 2025

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is always on the lookout for ways to help control the rising costs of health care. It’s important that we do this for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit ...
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Insurance Basics: Where Can I Find That?

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

There are many ways you can get information from us. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbsnm.com for information about all we have to offer: If you’re shopping for insurance, you can ...
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Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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Keep Your Member ID Card Close

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

Your member ID card has the information you’ll need when you get care or fill a prescription. You can use a physical card or use a digital copy with the BCBSNM App. You can even add it to your phone’s wallet if you have an iOS device. Wh...
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Enrolled for 2026? Here’s What to Expect Next

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

When you chose your 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months preparing a journey just for you. Welcome Communications First, if you chose electronic deliver...
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Need to See a Specialist?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doctor may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to ....
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Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

BCBSNM Connect Team October 23, 2025

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of questions and concerns . We want to make sure you have the support you need as you go through this special journey. Our Special Beginnings® program is designed to he...
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Three Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Offer Health Insurance

BCBSNM Connect Team October 9, 2025

Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make. Some are fun and creative. Others affect the bottom line. Owners who offer health benefits to their employees enjoy a number of business advantages. Here are a few. More Productive Employees...
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Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

BCBSNM Connect Team October 6, 2025

Do your shopping lists never end? Are you a champion bargain hunter? Then Blue365® is perfect for you. Blue365 is a discount service that saves you money on a variety of everyday needs and healthy lifestyle aids. How Does It Work? Any member of a...
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Open Enrollment — Choose Your Plan

BCBSNM Connect Team October 6, 2025

The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time each year when individuals and families can sign up for health insurance under the Affordabl...
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Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

BCBSNM Connect Team October 6, 2025

Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or...
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What is a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

BCBSNM Connect Team September 11, 2025

>When buying health insurance, we all want to choose the best plan for our needs. One plan worth considering is the high-deductible health plan (HDHP). It is also sometimes called a consumer-driven health plan (CDHP). The HSA-qualified H...
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