Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

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- March 5, 2019
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Having a medical procedure or test? You could earn a cash Member Reward!*

Did you know you can shop for 1,600 medical procedures online and compare costs for different locations? The price of medical services can vary by hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars depending on where you go get them. Just like shopping...
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- February 26, 2019
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Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Benefits Value Advisors (BVA) are ready to help you with your health care coverage questions. We’ve talked with a few of our BVAs to get some insight into the different situations that they...
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- February 26, 2019
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Benefits Value Advisor: Helping to Navigate the Often Choppy Waters of Health Care

Your doctor tells you that she wants to schedule a CT scan. You are a little worried about it since you’ve never had one and are not sure how it will go. You’re also unsure about how much your out-of-pocket costs will be, where you can...
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- February 15, 2019
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Self-Management Programs: Managing Your Stress

Stress comes in different forms and can come from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Too many commitments to keep track of? Sometimes it can be overwhelming, and may lead to low energy, headaches or body...
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- February 14, 2019
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Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Achieving a healthy weight can be difficult for many reasons, but it doesn’t mean that it isn’t possible. With determination and a healthy outlook, getting there might be easier than you think. Luckily, our Well onTarget portal provides...
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- February 14, 2019
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Self-Management Programs: Improving Nutrition

Nutrition is a complicated topic. Whether you’re trying to understand how to eat better because of a health condition or just for your overall health, learning about what not to eat can be overwhelming. Luckily, our Well onTarget portal provides...
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- February 14, 2019
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Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

Maybe you’ve told yourself that you were going to quit using tobacco, but you just haven’t been able to make the commitment yet. Luckily, our Well onTarget portal provides self-management programs, tips and techniques and resources...
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- October 1, 2018
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Keep Costs Down, Stay In-Network

When you shop, you want the items you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care services? You probably want access to quality doctors and other health care providers at an affordable cost, right? The way...
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- October 1, 2018
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"Tiered" Networks Explained

It’s important to make sure you understand your health insurance coverage and how tiered networks work. After all, the more you understand your insurance and how to use it, the better you can take care of yourself or your family, right? .....
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- July 11, 2018
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Preparing for College: Don’t Forget the Health Care Package

Make sure your new college student is prepared with their very own health care package.
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- July 11, 2018
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The Folks Come Through: My College (Health) Care Package

The ultimate college care package for your health. Health care while away at college.
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- August 18, 2015
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Using Blue Access for Members (BAM)

Looking for a portal to access your claim history, Explanation of Benefits or any other information from your health insurance plan? Look no more, because your life can be simplified with Blue Access for Members— it’s a one-stop shop.
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- August 18, 2015
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What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

Find out how health insurance claims work, including how to submit a claim and how to check the status of a claim.
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BCBSMT Connect Team
- August 17, 2015
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Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

No one wants to deal with illness or injury while traveling out of the country. But it can happen, so be prepared. Get our tips for how to prepare for a safe, healthy trip.
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Laura
- August 17, 2015
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5 Tips for Working with Doctors

When my son was 24 years old, he was in a car accident. A tractor-trailer pulled out in front of him on a major highway. I learned a lot through my son’s accident and recovery, and as a result, have first-hand experience to share.
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