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  • What Are Subsidies Based On?

    Blogs: What Are Subsidies Based On?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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 Act...
    • November 12, 2025
  • Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

    Tu Salud: Cinco maneras de vencer el estrés de las fiestas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • November 10, 2025
  • 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...
    • November 7, 2025
  • Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

    Blogs: Help Your Doctors Talk to Each Other About Your Care

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • November 7, 2025
  • Guía de salud para adultos jóvenes: consejos para los 20 años y más

    Tu Salud: Guía de salud para adultos jóvenes: consejos para los 20 años y más

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • November 7, 2025
  • Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

    Blogs: Young Adult’s Health Guide: Tips for Your 20s and Beyond

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    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...
    • November 7, 2025
  • Get a PCP, a Primary Care Provider

    Blogs: Get a PCP, a Primary Care Provider

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    Day-to-day life can get hectic. Going for an annual health checkup or getting a flu shot each year may fall off your long to-do list, especially if you have kids. But getting in a bind when someone in your family gets sick or hurt can be an even bigg...
    • November 7, 2025
  • Enrolled for 2026? Here’s What to Expect Next

    Blogs: Enrolled for 2026? Here’s What to Expect Next

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When you chose your 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months preparing a journey just for you. Welcome Communications First, if you chose electronic deliver...
    • November 7, 2025
  • ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    Tu Cobertura: ¿Necesitas ver a un especialista?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    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...
    • November 7, 2025
  • Need to See a Specialist?

    Blogs: Need to See a Specialist?

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team
    When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doctor may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to ...
    • November 7, 2025
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    Cuidar los riñones ayuda a mantenerte saludable

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 12, 2025
    Los riñones juegan un papel importante en tu salud general, ya que: filtran el exceso de agua y de toxinas del cuerpo; ayudan a controlar la presión arterial; y contribuyen en la producción de glóbulos rojos y en el mante...
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    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you g...
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    Taking Care of Your Kidneys Helps Keep You Healthy

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Kidneys play a big part in your total health. They filter extra water and toxins from your body. They help control blood pressure. And they play a role in making red blood cells and in keeping bones healthy. When your kidneys aren’t working as.....
    • 9783 Views
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    Checking Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the best things you can do for your health. That’s because high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and other health problems. Near.....
    • 4823 Views
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    Medir tu presión arterial podría salvarte la vida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Mantener tu presión arterial en un rango saludable es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer por tu salud. Esto se debe a que la presión arterial alta es el factor de riesgo más grande de enfermedad cardíaca, derrame c...
    • 2263 Views
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    Cuida tu salud antes, durante y después del embarazo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 11, 2025
    Siempre vale la pena cuidar tu salud, pero mucho más cuando estás esperando un bebé. Cuidar tu salud es fundamental mientras intentas quedar embarazada, durante el embarazo y después de dar a luz. Forma un plan de bi...
    • 1765 Views
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    Plan Ahead for Safe, Healthy Travels

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 10, 2025
    There’s nothing like getting away to relax and clear your head. And these breaks away from your routine can improve your health. Even the planning phase can have positive effects. WebMD says getaways or staycations may: Lower your stress level....
    • 2095 Views
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    ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 10, 2025
    ¿Estás planeando viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos? Ya sea que el trabajo te envíe al extranjero o que viajes por diversión, la clave es estar preparado. Antes de viajar, infórmate sobre tus opciones de cobertura ...
    • 5318 Views
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    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios ...
    • 564 Views
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    ¿Tienes apnea del sueño? Infórmate y encuentra soluciones a tu problema

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect April 3, 2025
    ¿Roncas fuerte? ¿O te sientes cansado cuando te despiertas y durante el día? ¿A menudo tienes dolores de cabeza por las mañanas? Es posible que padezcas un trastorno llamado apnea del sueño. ¿Por qu&ea...
    • 626 Views
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    Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team April 1, 2025
    Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ....
    • 5705 Views
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    ¿Cómo usar el portal protegido Blue Access for Members?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 31, 2025
    ¿Está aprovechando todos los excelentes beneficios de Blue Access for MembersSM? BAMSM es el portal protegido para asegurados en el que puede hacer lo siguiente: verificar el estado e historial de su reclamación; confirmar que l...
    • 1128 Views
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    Oh, My Aching Feet! Caring for Common Foot Problems

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 25, 2025
    There are lots of different foot problems, some serious and some easy to treat at home. The main thing is to take care of them before they get worse. These are some of the most common foot issues and what to do about them. Arthritis What is it: Arthr...
    • 10041 Views
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    La adicción: Cinco cosas que debes saber

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect March 20, 2025
    ¿Te preguntas qué es lo que causa adicción? ¿Te gustaría poder ayudar a alguien que tiene problemas con el abuso del alcohol o las drogas? A continuación, te compartimos cinco cosas que debes tener en cuenta....
    • 1618 Views
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    Expecting a Baby? Check Out Our Maternity Checklist

    BCBSNM Connect Team
    BCBSNM Connect Team March 18, 2025
    Preparing for the arrival of a little one? Congratulations! You probably have a lot on your mind — and your to-do list. Choosing baby names and setting up a nursery are likely two of them. But there are other things to remember so you can make ....
    • 2463 Views
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