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Blogs: What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- June 17, 2025
Blogs: Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- June 13, 2025
Blogs: Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Members Rewards

BCBSNM Connect Team

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 d...
- June 13, 2025
Blogs: 8 Surprising Facts about Arthritis

BCBSNM Connect Team

Arthritis isn’t anything new. Even our earliest ancestors suffered through stiff, aching joints. The struggle to stay flexible and mobile can become more difficult as we age. Some form of joint disease is usually the culprit, especially a...
- June 12, 2025
Blogs: Save Money with Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

BCBSNM Connect Team

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...
- June 11, 2025
Blogs: Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

BCBSNM Connect Team

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 ...
- June 11, 2025
Blogs: Stop on Red: Reducing Exposure on High Pollution Days

BCBSNM Connect Team

RED ALERT! When air pollution levels are high, a red alert warns the public of health dangers. Poor air quality is bad for us all. It's an even greater risk for those with breathing issues. Today, a national system reports daily air quality. The...
- June 9, 2025
Blogs: Men: A Single Step Can Set You Up for Better Health All Year

BCBSNM Connect Team

What if you could do one thing to improve your health? Staying healthy and feeling good about taking care of yourself is as easy as making one call. Just schedule a yearly exam with your doctor. That one doctor visit should be packed with good health...
- June 6, 2025
Blogs: Not Sleeping Well? Done Right, Daily Activity Can Help

BCBSNM Connect Team

If you’ve already tried every sleep remedy out there, here is another option — more activity each day. Getting more movement is not just great for your body and mind, it can also help you get a good night's sleep. It may seem odd to say t...
- June 2, 2025
Tu Salud: Hombres, hagan su salud una prioridad

EquipoConnect

Eres una persona saludable. Comes y te ejercitas como se debe. Ni siquiera has tenido una caries. Puede que te sientas invencible y pienses que saltarte un chequeo anual no haría la gran diferencia. Pero no es así. Los exámenes ...
- May 29, 2025

Build Resilience to Manage Stress and Change

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

Building mental resilience can help you handle stress and the ups and downs of life. That can lead to improved overall mental and physical health and a better quality of life. Mental resilience is the ability to adapt to change, stressful situations...
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Protect Yourself from Cervical Cancer: Get Your Screenings

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

We’ve all heard the old proverb: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Translated, it simply means catching health issues early is best. Many preventive services covered under your health plan help do just that. Three&nbsp...
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Managing Diabetes? You Have a Partner Who Can Help

BCBSNM Connect Team December 3, 2025

If you’re living with diabetes, think of your primary care provider as your partner in taking charge of your health. You can work together to successfully manage your diabetes so you can stay healthier. It’s important to get the regular t...
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What You Need to Know about Your Weight Loss Options

BCBSNM Connect Team November 24, 2025

Being overweight or obese isn’t just about how you look. Carrying around extra weight is also bad for your health. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, joint injury and other health issues can come with being overweight. Some 50% of Americans will ....
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¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

EquipoConnect November 21, 2025

Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que hayan contratado cobertura médica para particulares. Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) para 2026, comienza una reacci&...
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Beyond Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Diabetes and Your Eyes and Smile

BCBSNM Connect Team November 18, 2025

Diabetes can affect more than your blood sugar — it can also cause problems to your vision and oral health. Diabetes and Vision: Diabetes puts you more at risk for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, glaucoma and cataracts. These c...
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Living Well

BCBSNM Connect Team November 14, 2025

Our family history and DNA play a large role in our health and well-being. Genetic changes and traits carried by parents often appear in their children —even when the parents don’t have any symptoms of a genetic condit...
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What Are Subsidies Based On?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 12, 2025

Seeing your shopping total get lower at the cash register is a satisfying experience. From coupons to discount codes, many of us use what we can to manage our budget. The health care marketplace has a cost-reducing option too. The Affordable Care...
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Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

EquipoConnect November 10, 2025

Si bien la temporada de fiestas es una época para estar alegre, también puede ser estresante para muchos de nosotros. Con toda la presión de cocinar, reunirse y salir de compras, no es de extrañar que nos sintamos abrumado...
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Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

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...
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Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

You and your primary care provider work together to make sure you are in the best health possible. It’s a two-way street. Your doctor uses training and know-how to guide you. But to give you the best guidance, your doctor needs you to share all....
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Guía de salud para adultos jóvenes: consejos para los 20 años y más

EquipoConnect November 7, 2025

La vida adulta es una etapa emocionante de la vida. Por lo general, la universidad, la carrera profesional y las relaciones románticas empiezan a tomar un lugar primordial. Pero también hay aspectos más rutinarios de la vida adul...
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Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

BCBSNM Connect Team November 7, 2025

Being a young adult is an exciting time of life. College, career and romantic relationships often start taking center stage. But there are also more mundane aspects of adulting that are important to your well-being — like taking care of your he....
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¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

EquipoConnect November 7, 2025

Cuando no te sientes bien, puedes llamar a tu médico de cabecera (PCP en inglés). Con un poco de cuidado, tu doctor puede te pude ayudar a recuperarte en muy poco tiempo. ¿Pero qué pasa si tu problema de sa...
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Are You at Risk for Cirrhosis?

BCBSNM Connect Team November 6, 2025

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows deaths from alcohol-related liver disease – like cirrhosis – have risen each year since 2006. Nearly all racial, ethnic and age groups have seen increases. The Cleveland Clini...
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