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  • Is Your Care Covered? Talk to Your Doctor

    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. Staying healthy is easier when you understand the ins and outs of your health care plan. Some types of care and treatment require prior authorization. With prior...
    • 1805 Views

  • How Prior Authorization Helps

    Prior Authorization helps make sure prescription medicines are being used safely, as intended and at the best cost. Only a handful of drugs need prior authorization, also called pre-approval. Those are often the ones that cost the most or the ones...
    • 184 Views

  • Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

    You need a new drug and find your prescription isn’t covered. Or you’ve taken a drug in the past and find it’s no longer covered. Find out why meds may not be covered, and what you can do next. Health plans cover a wide range of med...
    • 194 Views

  • What’s In Your Benefit Book?

    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...
    • 270 Views

  • You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

    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...
    • 2411 Views

  • Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

    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 a...
    • 2086 Views

  • Paper or Digital Benefit Book: A Weighty Question

    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 ....
    • 475 Views

  • Contact Us With Your Questions

    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...
    • 1422 Views

  • You Now Have Easy Access to Your Dental Benefits Information

    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...
    • 811 Views

  • How to $ave Money

    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...
    • 4788 Views

  • Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

    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...
    • 4898 Views

  • Saving Money Is Simple with Blue365

    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...
    • 2975 Views

  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    The COVID virus is here to stay, and the situation can change quickly. To get the latest updates, go to the Centers for Disease Control’s special COVID-19 website. Here you'll find answers to some frequently asked questions about CO...
    • 4192 Views

  • Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    You’re a healthy guy. You've never taken a sick day off from work. You eat healthy and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible. You may think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not...
    • 3918 Views

  • Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    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...
    • 2687 Views

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