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What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

BCBSMT Connect Team November 13, 2022

We’ve all done it before: sat in a doctor’s office and filled out form after form with our insurance information. Ever wonder why they need all that info? Well, your doctor’s office needs it so that they can file a claim with us.&nb...
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Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

BCBSMT Connect Team July 29, 2022

If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to your ov...
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What Happens to the Rest of My Monthly Payment?

BCBSMT Connect Team June 20, 2022

Your monthly health care insurance premiums contribute toward many aspects of health care. Your premium payment – along with those of other members – all go into a big pool. This pool of funds is used to pay hospitals, doctors, drug compa...
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Preparing for College: Don’t Forget the Health Care Package

BCBSMT Connect Team July 11, 2018

Make sure your new college student is prepared with their very own health care package.
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How to Get More out of an Appointment with Your Doctor

BCBSMT Connect Team January 25, 2018

The best way to get more out of your health care dollar is to get more out of an appointment with your doctor. It’s easy—just follow these tips before, during and after your visit.
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What Preventive Services are Covered by My Plan

BCBSMT Connect Team December 13, 2017

Preventive care often leads to finding health problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better.
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Getting to Know Your Doctor

BCBSMT Connect Team September 28, 2017

Here are 12 common questions to ask your doctor or other health care provider: Can you tell me about your training and experience? What about your staff? How accurate and safe are the tests that you want to run? Do I need to change my day-to-day...
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Benefits Value Advisor: New BFF... seriously!

BCBSMT Connect Team August 18, 2015

How do parents get good health care for their kids who are teetering between adolescence and adulthood and away from home? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana solves the problem with a one-call solution: BVA.
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Pick a Plan, Find a Doctor

BCBSMT Connect Team August 17, 2015

Picking out a health insurance plan is half the battle, but there's still more work to do. We know you have questions, so we have answers! Follow these steps to find a doctor in your network. You've picked out your health insurance plan...
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How to Choose the Right Hospice Program

BCBSMT Connect Team August 17, 2015

Knowing how to choose the right hospice program can make the end of life easier for a loved one—and for you. Asking these 6 questions can help.
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