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  • Medicare Coverage Checklist

    Medicare Coverage Checklist

    It’s a good time to give your coverage a checkup. Use the checklist below to evaluate your current Medicare plan ahead of the Annual Enrollment Period. Use the answers you provide to these questions as you look through your plan offerings. Important...
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  • Preventive Care Services

    Preventive Care Services

    Take Advantage of Preventive Services Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find signs of health problems early, when they’re easier to prevent or treat . Your health plan covers some screenings and services with no out-of-pocket costs like...
    • 2628 Views
  • Maternity Services and Screenings

    Maternity Services and Screenings

    Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025
    • 1435 Views
  • Medical Director Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

    Medical Director Urges People with Diabetes to Make a Care Plan

    If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know how diabetes management can be complex and challenging. In this video, physician and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Aiden O’Rourke encourages people with diabetes to work...
    • 1473 Views
  • Medical Director Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

    Medical Director Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

    High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked at each visit with your health care provider or specialist. If untreated, high blood pressure can damage your kidneys...
    • 1593 Views
  • Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    Don’t Let Your Mental Health Care End When You Leave the Hospital

    If you’ve been recently discharged from an ER or inpatient hospital for a mental health or substance use concern, continue your journey to wellness with additional care. Professional treatment including therapy and medication management can help...
    • 998 Views
  • Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    Reach Out for Help with Drug or Alcohol Problems

    Struggling with drugs? Struggling with alcohol? If you or a family member aren’t sure what to do to get help, watching this short video will provide helpful information on treatment and support. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 1124 Views
  • Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

    Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness. Learn more about Behavioral Health.
    • 1024 Views
  • Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    Talk to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health Meds

    Medication instructions can be hard to follow, or you may have questions about your medications. Watch this short video on how to talk with your provider about your questions and some ways that you can work with your provider to better understand...
    • 1323 Views
  • Executive Medical Director Promotes Mental Health

    Executive Medical Director Promotes Mental Health

    Many people are feeling more stressed and anxious than usual. Some may have trouble with appetite, sleep, concentration or other aspects of their lives. Some may drink, use drugs or turn to other unhealthy coping strategies. Please know that help...
    • 1617 Views
  • Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    Surgeon and Medical Director Highlights Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

    Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, and it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer, but regular screening...
    • 1812 Views
  • Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    Medical Director Encourages Parents to Schedule Well-Child Visits

    Starting at birth your child needs regular health checkups and vaccinations. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Muskaan Behl advises parents to schedule their child’s next well visit and stay up to date on...
    • 1761 Views
  • How Do I Pay My Premium?

    How Do I Pay My Premium?

    For continuous coverage, it's important to pay your premium on time. Watch as Joseph learns about his options to pay for his health coverage. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 11/24/2020; Video revised 6/2023
    • 1601 Views
  • How Do I Use My Health Plan ID Card?

    How Do I Use My Health Plan ID Card?

    Understanding what your health plan ID card is for is very important. Learn about why you need it, what information it contains and how to get a new one. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 11/24/2020; Video revised...
    • 1639 Views
  • Understanding Health Plans and Costs

    Understanding Health Plans and Costs

    Deductibles, co-insurance, premiums... do you understand how they all work? Listen in and learn with Joseph as he discusses costs with a customer advocate. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 11/24/2020; Video revised...
    • 3284 Views

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