Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

Plan Year Ending Soon? Learn How to Make the Most of It

BCBSNM Connect Team October 22, 2020

If the end of your health plan year is coming soon, the clock is ticking on health appointments you’ve missed or procedures you want to get in. If you have a deductible and you’ve met it, more of the cost of your care may be covered by your plan...
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HIPAA: What more do you need to know?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 11, 2020

Privacy laws like HIPAA have made a difference in making sure your health problems are kept private. Make sure you know how they work and what you may need to do if you want others close to you to know more.
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The Folks Come Through: My College (Health) Care Package

BCBSNM Connect Team March 11, 2020

The ultimate college care package for your health. Health care while away at college.
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Having a health care procedure? You could earn cash with Member Rewards*

BCBSNM Connect Team January 24, 2020

Did you know you can shop and compare costs for over 1,600 health care procedures online using our Provider Finder® tool? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off.&nbsp...
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To Keep Costs Down, Stay In-Network

BCBSNM Connect Team December 31, 2019

When you shop, you want the items you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? To keep your health care as affordable as you can, choose to use providers in your health plan’s network. A plan’s ne...
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How to Use Health Insurance

BCBSNM Connect Team December 31, 2019

Below we answer a few of the most frequent questions about using new health coverage: how to choose a doctor and how to get prescriptions.
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What Will You Pay When You Get Care?

BCBSNM Connect Team May 23, 2019

You have enrolled and now have health coverage, either through your job or a plan you chose on your own. What other costs do you have besides the monthly premiums? While premiums go toward the total cost of the care you receive, health care costs...
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Self-Management Programs: Managing Your Stress

BCBSNM Connect Team February 15, 2019

Stress comes in different forms and can come from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Too many commitments to keep track of? Sometimes it can be overwhelming, and may lead to low energy, headaches or body aches. ...
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Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

BCBSNM Connect Team February 14, 2019

Maybe you’ve told yourself that you were going to quit using tobacco, but you just haven’t been able to make the commitment yet. Luckily, our Well onTarget portal provides self-management programs, tips and techniques and resources to help you...
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Self-Management Programs: Improving Nutrition

BCBSNM Connect Team February 14, 2019

Nutrition is a complicated topic. Whether you’re trying to understand how to eat better because of a health condition or just for your overall health, learning about what not to eat can be overwhelming. Luckily, our Well onTarget portal ...
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Why Choose BCBSNM? Because My Kids Said So…

BCBSNM Connect Team October 22, 2018

Choosing health care coverage is a very personal process, even for those of us who work here. Do any of these factors ring true for you?
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What is the premium tax credit for health insurance?

BCBSNM Connect Team October 19, 2018

Wondering how to save money on health insurance? Premium tax credits can provide financial assistance to help with the cost of purchasing a plan.
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Preparing for College: Don’t Forget the Health Care Package

BCBSNM Connect Team July 11, 2018

Make sure your new college student is prepared with their very own health care package.
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Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

BCBSNM Connect Team June 11, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Benefits Value Advisors (BVA) are ready to help you with your health care coverage questions. We’ve talked with a few of our BVAs to get some insight into the different situations that they’ve helped members...
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What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 15, 2018

Find out how health insurance claims work, including how to submit a claim and how to check the status of a claim.
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