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Seguro Para Ti: ¿Qué debo preguntar al comprar una cobertura médica?

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Ahora tienes más opciones que nunca a la hora de buscar una cobertura médica. Ya sea que compres directamente a través de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, el Mercado de seguros médicos o un agente de seguros...
- November 1, 2024
Blogs: Twins on Insulin

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Jamie is the proud mom of twin boys. Healthy, happy, active boys who keep her on her toes. When they were seven, Jamie's intuition told her something was up with the youngest, Nate. He just wasn’t acting like himself. She never imagined di...
- October 31, 2024
Tu Cobertura: ¿Qué es una cobertura HMO?

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Si estás buscando una cobertura médica que sea económica y fácil de entender y usar, una cobertura HMO es exactamente la que necesitas para ti y tu familia. Es simple Una cobertura HMO, o una cobertura médica con b...
- October 30, 2024
Tu Salud: Haz que tu hogar sea un lugar seguro para el asma

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El hogar es donde habita el corazón, pero también está lleno de desencadenantes de asma que se esconden a plena vista en el dormitorio, la sala, la cocina y los baños. Existen dos tipos principales de desencadenantes de a...
- October 30, 2024
Blogs: Surprising Signs You Might Have a Thyroid Problem

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Thyroid disease is common, and many people don’t know they have it. That may be in part because some of the symptoms are surprising. About 30 million people suffer from thyroid dysfunction. And more than half don’t know they have a proble...
- October 30, 2024
Blogs: Help Your Child Avoid the Health Risks of Obesity

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Helping kids stay active and eat healthy foods isn’t easy. But it’s important: Early extra pounds often start children on the path to future health problems. Overweight children can also have health issues while they’re still young ...
- October 28, 2024
Blogs: Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

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Anyone can experience a mental health condition. And if they do, friends and family can make a big difference in their recovery. Mental health conditions are common — more than 1 in 5 adults are affected. Mental health conditions are health is...
- October 28, 2024
Blogs: When Is the Right Time to Use Antibiotics?

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When we feel bad, we want to get better quickly. And antibiotics may seem like the answer when you have symptoms like a cough, sore throat or sinus pain. Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren’t always the answer. They are important tools fo...
- October 28, 2024
Blogs: Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

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It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the C...
- October 24, 2024
Blogs: More than Muscle: How Men Can Exercise Their Way to Better Health

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Men face some serious health risks. Heart disease and cancer account for nearly 40 percent of deaths among American men. Unintentional injuries like falls are also a common cause of death for men. Lung disease and stroke account for another 10 percen...
- October 24, 2024

¿Mi receta es un beneficio médico o de farmacia

EquipoConnect July 8, 2025

Es un hecho que los medicamentos recetados pueden ser costosos. Una de las mejores maneras de ahorrar en los medicamentos recetados es asegurarte de que entiendas cómo funcionan los beneficios de tu cobertura médica. Un buen primer paso...
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Conoce las pruebas médicas: de prevención y de diagnóstico

EquipoConnect July 7, 2025

Cuando el médico te manda a hacerte una prueba, es importante saber qué tipo de prueba es. Hay dos tipos: de prevención y de diagnóstico. Conocer la diferencia entre los dos tipos de pruebas te ayudará a comprender ...
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Prevent Gum Disease for a Healthy Heart

BCBSNM Connect Team July 2, 2025

What do your gums and your heart have in common? Studies show people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease. Gum disease causes inflammation, which can be a danger to the heart. Links have also been found between gum diseas...
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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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