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What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 17, 2025

When it comes to paying for your health insurance there are three main parts: Your deductible, your coinsurance and your monthly premium. Your health insurance deductible is the amount you must pay before the health plan starts paying for your covere...
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Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 13, 2025

It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my prescr....
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Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Members Rewards

BCBSNM Connect Team June 13, 2025

Did you know you can shop and compare costs for hundreds of health care procedures online? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off. The price of health care services can...
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Save Money with Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

BCBSNM Connect Team June 11, 2025

MedsYourWay® is not available to all members. Check your plan materials or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have this program. You may be able to pay less for your prescription drugs with our drug discount card benefit program. MedsY...
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Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 11, 2025

Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor...
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Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

BCBSNM Connect Team May 29, 2025

Many people may not know that there are two types of care you can receive when you go to the doctor — preventive care and medical care. The type of care is different, and your costs may be different, too. Medical Care vs. Preventive Care Think.....
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Get to Know Your Medical Tests: Preventive vs. Diagnostic

BCBSNM Connect Team May 28, 2025

When your doctor orders a test for you, it’s important to know what type of test is ordered. There are two types, preventive and diagnostic. Knowing the difference between these two types of tests will help you better understand your treatment ....
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Saving Money Is Simple with Blue365

BCBSNM Connect Team May 28, 2025

If you like saving money, check out Blue365®. You have lots of chances to save big with the free health and wellness discount program offered to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) members. Who Can Use Blue365? Any member of a...
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Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

BCBSNM Connect Team May 27, 2025

If you’re looking for some great discounts on health-related products and services, check out the Blue365® program. It’s just one more advantage of being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico member. You and your covered family ...
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSNM Connect Team May 8, 2025

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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Men, Make Your Health a Priority

BCBSNM Connect Team May 1, 2025

You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible and think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for yo...
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Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

BCBSNM Connect Team April 24, 2025

It makes sense to ensure your health care provider is in the network before you make an appointment. When you use an in-network provider and facility, you get the most from your health insurance plan. The same is true with your pharmacy. When you...
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Planning a Trip? Be Sure to Pack Some International Health Insurance

BCBSNM Connect Team April 11, 2025

Almost 1 in 4 Americans have had a health issue while traveling abroad. Do you know what you would do if you were traveling outside the U.S. and got sick or injured? Many people expect that their U.S. health plan will cover them wherever they go...
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Planning International Travel this Summer? Check Your Coverage Options

BCBSNM Connect Team April 10, 2025

Are you planning to travel outside the U.S.? Whether work sends you abroad or you travel for fun, the key is to be prepared. Before you travel, learn about your international health insurance options in case you need care while you’re away. Co.....
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Health Insurance Terms: What Is Recommended Clinical Review?

BCBSNM Connect Team March 28, 2025

Sometimes, it seems like you need to bring a dictionary to the doctor’s office. Medical terms can be a mouthful. The names of prescription medicines don’t always roll off the tongue either. In fact, the lack of “simple speak” ...
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