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  • Enrolled for 2024? Here’s What to Expect Next

    October 26, 2023
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. When you chose your 2024 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months...
    • 11000 Views

  • What’s In Your Benefit Book?

    October 26, 2023
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. In some of the emails, letters and other communications you get from us, you may notice the phrase, “See your Benefit Book for details.” That’s be...
    • 135 Views

  • Need to See a Specialist?

    October 23, 2023
    When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doc 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 see...
    • 2651 Views

  • You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

    October 17, 2023
    Using a mail order pharmacy service can save you time, and maybe even money. It's convenient because your prescriptions are mailed right to you. That saves you a trip to the pharmacy. You can enjoy home delivery from Express Scripts® Pharmacy &nb...
    • 1847 Views

  • Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    October 13, 2023
    Some drugs must be approved by your health plan before they will be covered. That’s to make sure they are safe and used right. If you are told a drug needs pre-approval (sometimes called prior authorization), that does not mean it isn’t c...
    • 226 Views

  • Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

    October 8, 2023
    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...
    • 1873 Views

  • Paper or Digital Benefit Book: A Weighty Question

    September 27, 2023
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. When you sign up for your 2024 plan during Open Enrollment, you’ll get to choose whether to get your plan information by mail or digitally. If you choose the ....
    • 366 Views

  • Keep Health Issues in Check with Virtual Visits

    September 7, 2023
    Does your health plan offer telehealth visits with doctors in your plan’s network? Now's a good time to check. It may be just what you need to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, more health care facilities turned to telehealth vi...
    • 2126 Views

  • Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

    September 7, 2023
    Are you missing out on the convenience of telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to have virtual health care visits using your computer, phone or tablet. These types of health care visits are a quick, easy way to bring the doctor to you. Say you&rsqu...
    • 5009 Views

  • Contact Us With Your Questions

    September 5, 2023
    Your health insurance is important. Understanding your health plan is the best way to make sure you get the most benefits from it. So, it’s only natural that you have some questions. We’re always happy to answer your questions and be acce...
    • 464 Views

  • You Now Have Easy Access to Your Dental Benefits Information

    August 21, 2023
    Dental benefits are not available to all members. Check Blue Access for MembersSM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you have dental benefits as part of your health plan, you now have easier access to your covera...
    • 683 Views

  • How to $ave Money

    August 15, 2023
    There are many ways you can help keep your health care costs down. Try these tips to find $avings on doctor visits, prescription medications, fitness trackers and more. We have resources to help you make the best decision for you. Our Provider F...
    • 4372 Views

  • Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

    July 5, 2023
    Ready to start the bump watch? We’re talking about your baby bump. If you’re expecting, it might seem like the only thing that you can expect is a lot of change. Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of&nbsp...
    • 4312 Views

  • Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

    June 30, 2023
    Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the third 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...
    • 1385 Views

  • Know Where to Go When Minutes Count, or Anytime

    June 23, 2023
    It’s important to know where to go when you need care. Sometimes the choice is clear. If you’re having signs of a heart attack or stroke, it’s best to go to an emergency room (ER). But what if you have a sore throat? Or an upset sto...
    • 2176 Views

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