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Blogs: You Can Protect Your Hearing — Here’s How

Think you’re too young to worry about hearing loss? You’re not. Things like listening to loud music, going to sporting events or working in a loud setting can harm your hearing. Take steps now to protect your hearing — once it&rsquo...

Medicare Español: Cuida la salud de tus pulmones

La respiración es vida. Cualquiera que haya tenido problemas para respirar sabe lo aterradora que puede ser la experiencia. A veces la gente piensa que los problemas respiratorios son ocasionados a medida que avanza la edad. Una tos persistent...

Blogs: Our Staff Can Help You Better Manage Your Care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) Case Managers can help you and your covered family members get the help you need. BCBSNM nurses called health advisors or case managers can: Help you get the care you need to manage serious ill...

Tu Salud: Seis formas fáciles de reducir el consumo de calorías durante los días festivos

Si usted es como nosotros, los tamales no serán lo único relleno en la mesa del comedor durante los días festivos. Es fácil comer en exceso durante los días festivos en especial cuando se junta la familia y todos co...

Blogs: Fall and Wintertime Skin Care: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity dr...

Tu Salud: Todo lo que respiras

Tu hogar puede ser cálido y acogedor, pero ¿es bueno para tus pulmones? La gente tiende a ignorar sus pulmones. Sabemos que no podemos vivir sin ellos, pero no pasamos mucho tiempo cuidándolos. Pero ahora que las acti...

Tu Salud: No pospongas vacunarte contra la gripe

Este no es el año para que se te olvide la vacuna contra la gripe. Tampoco es el año para esperar hasta escuchar que otros se están enfermando de gripe. Eso es porque tanto los virus de la gripe como el virus que causa la C...

Tu Cobertura: HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

Al acudir a un médico, dentista u oculista, te piden que leas y firmes su declaración de privacidad. ¿Qué significa esto? Gracias a la Ley de Portabilidad y Responsabilidad de los Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, en ingl&ea...

Blogs: Time to Get Those Exams You've Been Putting Off

If you’re like many people, this year has passed by in a blur. It’s likely that some of your routine health exams didn’t happen. And if the end of your health plan year is coming soon, all the more reason to review your health benef...

Navigating Grief and Loss: Healing Your Body and Mind

BCBSNM Connect Team July 1, 2025

Losing someone you love is one of life’s most stressful events. After a loss, you can experience a wide range of feelings. Although these emotions are part of grief and a natural response to any kind of loss, they can be hard to manage. To unde....
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High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along wit....
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Back-to-School Planning: Make Sure Your Child’s Health Visits Top the List

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

When it comes to a smooth back-to-school experience, preparation is key. Gathering school supplies before the school bell rings is good. So is making sure the kids haven’t outgrown their school clothes and shoes. And catching up on doctor visit....
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Mantente seguro en el verano

EquipoConnect June 30, 2025

Para muchas personas, el verano es la mejor época del año, ya que se realizan muchas actividades divertidas al aire libre. Pero el verano tiene sus propios desafíos cuando se trata de mantener saludable a tu familia. Por ejemplo,...
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Recovery Doesn’t Stop When You Get Home from the Hospital

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

Whether you’re being treated for physical or mental health issues, it’s vital to continue your health care after discharge from the hospital. Follow-up care is an important part of getting better. After Hospitalizations When you get home ...
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Stay Safe in the Summertime

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

For many people, summer is the best time of the year. It’s filled with long days spent outside crammed full of fun activities. But summer brings its own challenges when it comes to keeping your family healthy. Nothing puts the brakes on a good ....
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Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of...
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Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

EquipoConnect June 30, 2025

Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina. ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
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Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

BCBSNM Connect Team June 30, 2025

Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o.....
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¿Es posible solicitar un seguro de gastos médicos ahora mismo?

EquipoConnect June 26, 2025

La vida es impredecible. Las cosas cambian. Algunos de estos cambios podrían afectar a tu seguro de gastos médicos. A eso se le conoce como un "suceso que lo hace elegible". ¿Qué es lo que quiere decir este t&eac...
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La terapia: lo que debes saber sobre cómo obtener atención para tu salud mental

EquipoConnect June 25, 2025

Si te sientes deprimido, ansioso o abrumado por tus problemas, no estás solo. Ya sea que se trate de problemas de salud, familiares o laborales, hay algo que puede ayudar: la psicoterapia. Puede sonar intimidante, pero en realidad se trata de .....
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Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

BCBSNM Connect Team June 25, 2025

If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your problems, you’re not alone. Whether you are dealing with health, family or work issues, there’s something that can help: psychotherapy. It can sound intimidating, but it&...
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Aspectos básicos de los servicios médicos para el embarazo incluidos en el seguro médico

EquipoConnect June 20, 2025

Tener un bebé te cambia la vida. Y aunque los bebés son una bendición, también cuestan dinero, incluso antes de su nacimiento. Por eso es importante que tengas un seguro médico antes, durante y después del em...
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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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