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  • Mocktails Make for Safe Merriment

    Blogs: Mocktails Make for Safe Merriment

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    ‘Tis the season to spread holiday cheer. That often means getting together with friends and family. Good food, refreshing drinks and time with your favorite people are all ingredients for a wonderful time, right? Just make sure you don’t ...
    • November 8, 2023
  • What Is the Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

    Blogs: What Is the Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    A premium tax credit is a form of financial assistance. It helps with the cost of buying health insurance. Before you enroll in a new plan, check to see if you qualify for a tax credit. Who is Eligible? Premium tax credits are for individuals and fam...
    • November 7, 2023
  • Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

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

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • November 6, 2023
  • 10 Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays

    Blogs: 10 Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    There's more than a month between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It’s a busy time of year, but you don’t have to let your health fall by the wayside. Yes, it's a time filled with holiday meals, office parties and possibly even tra...
    • October 29, 2023
  • Are You Dehydrated?

    Blogs: Are You Dehydrated?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
    • October 26, 2023
  • What’s In Your Benefit Book?

    Blogs: What’s In Your Benefit Book?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • October 26, 2023
  • Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

    Blogs: Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    You’ve probably heard about foods that are good for your brain. But can you also harm your brain with what you eat? Our brains work better when we eat nutrient-rich food. So yes, there are foods that are bad for your brain. The best foods for ...
    • October 25, 2023
  • Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

    Blogs: Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. Knowing the earliest signs of a stroke can be a lifesaver. Every minute that a stroke continues, thousands of brain cells are dying. The faster you get the right medical care, th...
    • October 25, 2023
  • Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

    Blogs: Clear the Air: The Truth About E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Smoking

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Many people, mostly teens and young adults, think e-cigs are cool or a healthier choice than smoking cigarettes. Whether they look like cigarettes, pipes, pens or lipstick holders, they all use a vapor to deliver nicotine without tobacco. This vapor...
    • October 20, 2023
  • You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

    Blogs: You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • October 17, 2023
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    Desmintiendo los mitos comunes sobre la donación de sangre

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 10, 2025
    Las donaciones de sangre salvan vidas, por lo que la necesidad de sangre nunca ha sido mayor. Según la Cruz Roja Americana, cada dos segundos, alguien en EE.UU. necesita sangre o plaquetas. El aumento de las poblaciones, de las enfermedades e .....
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    Mantén tu tarjeta de asegurado a la mano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 10, 2025
    La tarjeta de asegurado puede parecer un pedazo de plástico insignificante en tu cartera hasta que la necesitas. También la puedes encontrar en una aplicación en tu teléfono. De cualquier manera, tu tarjeta de asegura...
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    Aproveche al máximo su cobertura para cuidarse a sí mismo: revise los servicios incluidos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 10, 2025
    Hay una buena manera de mantenerte al tanto de tu salud con facilidad: aprovecha los servicios incluidos en tu cobertura médica. Te ayudará a prestarle mayor atención a tu salud. Empezar es fácil. Consulta los aspectos b&a...
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    ¿Por qué es importante donar plaquetas?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 9, 2025
    Según la Cruz Roja Americana, las transfusiones de plaquetas pueden salvar la vida de las personas que tienen un recuento de plaquetas bajo o plaquetas que funcionan mal. ¿Qué son las plaquetas? Las plaquetas son células d...
    • 180 Views
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    ¿Estás tratando de controlar la diabetes? Tienes un socio que te puede ayudar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 9, 2025
    Si vives con diabetes, piensa en tu doctor de cabecera (PCP, en inglés) como tu socio para ayudarte a tomar las riendas de tu salud. Pueden trabajar juntos para controlar con éxito la diabetes y mantener una vida más saludable. E...
    • 890 Views
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    Consumir y quemar calorías: El punto esencial para perder de peso

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 9, 2025
    Entender la relación entre la cantidad de calorías que comes y lo que quemas por lo general puede ser una tarea complicada. Y sentir que no estás informado sobre ello es una de las razones por las que puede resultar difíc...
    • 2471 Views
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    Protégete del cáncer cervical realizándote exámenes preventivos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect January 8, 2025
    Todos conocemos el viejo dicho “Más vale prevenir que curar”, lo que simplemente significa que es mejor detectar los problemas de salud a tiempo. Muchos servicios preventivos incluidos en tu cobertura médica ayudan a lograr...
    • 3295 Views
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    New Member? Take Three Steps to Start Using Your Health Plan

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team January 6, 2025
    Are you a new member? To make the most of your health plan, take three simple steps now. It’s the best way to make sure you’re set when you need care. Step 1: Watch for new member information After you enroll*, you will receive these thr...
    • 9201 Views
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    Obtén grandes beneficios al perder poco peso

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect December 30, 2024
    Algunos pequeños cambios pueden tener una gran recompensa. Eso es cierto cuando se trata de perder peso. Si tienes sobrepeso, perder hasta un 5 por ciento de tu peso puede ser bueno para tu salud. Según Mayo Clinic , “Ese niv...
    • 186 Views
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    Think FAST: Stroke Risks and Warning Signs

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 30, 2024
    A stroke happens when the brain doesn’t receive the blood or oxygen it needs to function properly. A stroke is a medical emergency and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. You can protect yourself from this life-threatening health crisi....
    • 2852 Views
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    Feeling Dizzy? There Are Some Common Culprits

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 19, 2024
    It’s hard to ignore a dizzy feeling. The room spinning will get your attention fast. Feeling off balance is scary. And no one wants to feel lightheaded, like you might faint. There are differences between being dizzy and lightheaded. Whatever y....
    • 2928 Views
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    Find Out If You Have a Copay Before You Go to the Doctor

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 19, 2024
    Before visiting your health care provider, check to see if you’ll need to make a copay. You can find out your copay amount by looking at your member ID card or checking your benefit booklet or health plan contract. You can also log in to y...
    • 1531 Views
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    Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 19, 2024
    One of our goals is to empower our members with information and tools that can help lead you down the path to good health. That’s why we offer new Wellness Guidelines each year that include specific recommendations for preventive care, immuniza....
    • 10796 Views
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    Vaccines for Young Adults

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 19, 2024
    You’re young. Healthy. Active. With years of life ahead of you. You’re bulletproof, right? When you’re young, it’s easy to think you’re safe from a lot of the stuff that can trip you up — including illness. Maybe ...
    • 3351 Views
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    Some Emergency-Use Medicines Now Available at No Cost

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team December 19, 2024
    We want to make sure our members have access to safe and cost-effective prescription drugs. If you have prescription drug benefits through Prime Therapeutics LLC, some medicines may now* be available at no cost to you when you use a pharma...
    • 210 Views
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