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

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
Blogs: 10 Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays

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
Blogs: Are You Dehydrated?

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
Blogs: What’s In Your Benefit Book?

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
Blogs: Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

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

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

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

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
Blogs: Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

BCBSNM Connect Team

Prevention is an important part of being healthy. That can mean having a yearly exam. It can mean having routine screening tests. When an illness can’t be avoided, stepping up to help direct your own health care is critical. Get Involved in Your Care
Lisa Redman proactively fought her high chance of getting cancer after she helped care for her younger sister, Suzanne, who died at 39 from an aggressive case of breast…
- October 16, 2023
Blogs: 5 Reasons a Claim May Be Denied

BCBSNM Connect Team

Believe it or not, there are only a handful of reasons that may lead to a health care service not getting approved or a claim not being paid. They fall into these five buckets. The claim has errors. Minor data errors are the most common culprit...
- October 8, 2023

Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 30, 2024

Children have a lot on their minds. They’re always learning new things and facing challenges they’ve never handled before. You know your child best. You can support them now and in the future by showing them ways to build good ment...
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¿Sabes cómo mantenerte a salvo de los estafadores?

EquipoConnect August 30, 2024

Los estafadores siempre buscan nuevas maneras de robar tu información personal y tu dinero. Por eso, es una buena idea desconfiar de los extraños para protegerte de las estafas. Probablemente, ya sabes que no debes abrir mensajes de tex...
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Have You Had Your Health Screenings This Year?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 30, 2024

Your annual wellness visit and health screenings play an important role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add your annual exam and health screenings to your to-do list to make sure they get done. If you still need so...
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Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

BCBSNM Connect Team August 29, 2024

Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., one in three adults care for others. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Being a caregiver can be stressful and demanding. It often lead.....
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Cómo un medicamento se convierte en genérico: mitos y verdades

EquipoConnect August 28, 2024

Tomar un medicamento genérico no es como comprar un jabón de una marca genérica de una tienda específica. Con el jabón, es posible que notes algunas diferencias. Por ejemplo, puede oler diferente y es posible que te...
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Soap vs. Sanitizer: Is There a Hands-Down Winner for Getting Clean?

BCBSNM Connect Team August 27, 2024

Germs. They’re everywhere you don’t want them to be. You can’t see them, but they’re waiting. Germs are lurking on the handrail of every stairway you use. The same handrail a woman gripped right after coughing into her hand. N...
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Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

BCBSNM Connect Team August 26, 2024

Loneliness hurts. People often feel isolated or wish they had more friends. Those feelings happen to people of all ages, even if they are busy and spend time around people. Studies show relationships are key for overall wellbeing. People ...
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¿Vapear es tan malo para tu salud como fumar?

EquipoConnect August 23, 2024

Una de las peores cosas que puedes hacer por tus pulmones y tu salud en general es fumar. Pero muchos aún no saben que vapear también es peligroso. Aunque los expertos expresaron su preocupación desde el principio, no todos recib...
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¿Es un resfriado, alergia o COVID-19?

EquipoConnect August 22, 2024

Si estás resfriado, estornudando, tosiendo o con dolor de garganta, puede ser difícil saber si son los síntomas de alergia, resfriado, gripe, COVID-19 o virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV, en inglés). Hasta que no sepas con...
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COPD: When Lungs Break, the Heart Often Follows

BCBSNM Connect Team August 22, 2024

“To breathe is to live, and without breath there is no life.” The mantra is a basic tenet of yoga. Nothing is clearer for those who struggle to breathe. If you suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), every breath can be ...
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Your Doctor Helps Make Sure Your Services Are Covered

BCBSNM Connect Team August 22, 2024

Your doctors work closely with your health plan to ensure it covers the care they prescribe. As a smart health care consumer, it’s good to know about all the steps your care provider takes so you can get the most out of your health plan when yo....
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Ways to Fit In Fitness

BCBSNM Connect Team August 21, 2024

It isn’t hard to think up a reason to skip a workout. Many of us do it. If we find ourselves in a time crunch, exercise often gets the boot. Who has an extra hour to spend walking several miles, sweating in a gym or taking a yoga cl...
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Cuatro hispanos pioneros en la medicina que mejoraron nuestras vidas

EquipoConnect August 20, 2024

Fueron pioneros, tomadores de riesgos y médicos dedicados decididos a aportar algo mejor al mundo, algo que transcendía más allá de sus atributos personales. Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (del 15 de septiembre al 1...
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Why Meningitis Travels Fast and How You Can Prevent It

BCBSNM Connect Team August 19, 2024

If you lived on campus during your college years, chances are your school required a meningitis vaccine. With good reason. The disease is common among children and young adults. Close contact in school classrooms, daycare centers and dorms are perfec...
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Compassionate Management: Nice Guys Finish First

BCBSNM Connect Team August 16, 2024

They are questions parents and managers often ask. Is it better to be nice so people like you? Or does tough-love get more results? Are people more responsive when you demand respect and hard work? Most people think it’s better to be tough. Aft....
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