Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

BCBSMT Connect Team July 28, 2021

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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HIPAA: What more do you need to know?

BCBSMT Connect Team June 11, 2020

Privacy laws like HIPAA have made a difference in making sure your health problems are kept private. Make sure you know how they work and what you may need to do if you want others close to you to know more.
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To Keep Costs Down, Stay In-Network

BCBSMT Connect Team December 31, 2019

When you shop, you want the items you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? To keep your health care as affordable as you can, choose to use providers in your health plan’s network. A plan’s ne...
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Self-Management Programs: Managing Your Stress

BCBSMT Connect Team February 15, 2019

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 aches. ...
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Self-Management Programs: Improving Nutrition

BCBSMT Connect Team February 14, 2019

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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Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

BCBSMT Connect Team February 14, 2019

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 to help you...
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What is the Premium Tax Credit for Health Insurance?

BCBSMT Connect Team October 22, 2018

If you enrolled in a new health insurance plan recently, you may have qualified for a premium tax credit. A premium tax credit is a form of financial assistance that helps with the cost of buying coverage. The chart below highlights income levels...
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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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Because Your Health Counts

BCBSMT Connect Team April 5, 2017

It’s important to know where to go when you need care. Sometimes it’s clear where to seek medical attention, such as when you’re having signs of a heart attack or stroke. At other times, it’s not so clear.
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Health Care Costs Series: What Happens to the Rest of My Monthly Payment?

BCBSMT Connect Team July 5, 2016

In our effort to keep you fully informed on how your money is spent to cover your health care, we want to let you know more about the cost of your care. This Cost of Care series is dedicated to helping you to make sense of where your premiums go...
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Health Care Costs Series: Where Do My Payments Go?

BCBSMT Connect Team July 5, 2016

Start thinking about were you receive care and where your money goes! Check out this series to learn what happens between your payment and your treatments, and what you're getting for your money.
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Welcome to the Health Care Costs Series

BCBSMT Connect Team July 1, 2016

Start thinking about were you receive care and where your money goes! Check out this series to learn what happens between your payment and your treatments, and what you're getting for your money.
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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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