Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

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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New Member? 3 Simple Steps to Get Started

BCBSNM Connect Team December 31, 2019

Now that you have a new Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico health plan, learn how to use it!
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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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Plan Year Ending Soon? Learn How to Make the Most of It

BCBSNM Connect Team September 9, 2019

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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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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"Tiered" Networks Explained

BCBSNM Connect Team October 1, 2018

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

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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The Folks Come Through: My College (Health) Care Package

BCBSNM Connect Team July 11, 2018

The ultimate college care package for your health. Health care while away at college.
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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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Benefits Value Advisor: Helping to Navigate the Often Choppy Waters of Health Care

BCBSNM Connect Team June 5, 2018

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 go to have...
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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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What is 3D Mammography?

BCBSNM Connect Team May 15, 2017

Learn about the differences between traditional mammograms and 3D mammograms along with the risks and limitations of 3D mammograms.
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