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What is a CDHP and How Does It Work?

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- August 19, 2015
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Check out this cheat sheet for understanding out-of-pocket costs when using your health insurance. Make sense of deductibles, coinsurance, maximums and...
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- August 18, 2015
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What’s a health insurance EOB and why is it’s important? You’ve got questions, so we’ve got answers in this explanation of your Explanation of Benefits...
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When you shop, you want the items you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care services? You probably want access to quality doctors and other health care providers at an affordable cost, right? The way...
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It’s important to make sure you understand your health insurance coverage and how tiered networks work. After all, the more you understand your insurance and how to use it, the better you can take care of yourself or your family, right? .....
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Preparing for College: Don’t Forget the Health Care Package

Make sure your new college student is prepared with their very own health care package.
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The ultimate college care package for your health. Health care while away at college.
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- June 11, 2018
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Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

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...
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- June 5, 2018
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Benefits Value Advisor: Helping to Navigate the Often Choppy Waters of Health Care

Your doctor tells you that she wants to schedule a CT scan. You are a little worried about it since you’ve never had one and are not sure how it will go. You’re also unsure about how much your out-of-pocket costs will be, where you can...
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- April 4, 2018
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Using Blue Access for Members (BAM)

Looking for a portal to access your claim history, Explanation of Benefits or any other information from your health insurance plan? Look no more, because your life can be simplified with Blue Access for Members— it’s a one-stop shop.
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- March 15, 2018
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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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5 Tips for Working with Doctors

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- January 24, 2018
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Find out how you can help keep your child’s teeth stay cavity free.
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- November 24, 2015
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Information about Coverage When You Travel Abroad

Get information about how to use your health insurance when traveling out of state or the country through the BlueCard program, geoblue
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- May 17, 2016
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HIPAA: What more do you need to know?

We’ve all heard of HIPAA. Read more to learn the ins and outs.
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- August 4, 2015
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What You Need to Know About Pregnancy and Health Insurance: The Basics

Check out our infographic to learn how health insurance works during pregnancy, including how to sign up, how to make payments, and much more.
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- September 12, 2017
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Busy schedules (both yours and the doctor’s) may lead you to think you don’t have time to call or visit with your doctor. Good news! Seeing a doctor right away, when you’re ready, can happen now, thanks to telemedicine.
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- May 15, 2017
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Learn about the differences between traditional mammograms and 3D mammograms along with the risks and limitations of 3D mammograms.
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