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Enrolled for 2026? Here’s What to Expect Next

BCBSMT Connect Team November 7, 2025

When you enrolled in your 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months preparing a journey just for you. Welcome Communications First, if you chose electronic...
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Need to See a Specialist?

BCBSMT Connect Team November 7, 2025

When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doctor may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to ....
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Get Pregnancy and Newborn Info with Special Beginnings

BCBSMT Connect Team October 23, 2025

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and planning, but it's also a time of questions and concerns . We want to make sure you have the support you need as you go through this special journey. Our Special Beginnings® program is designed to he...
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Three Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Offer Health Insurance

BCBSMT Connect Team October 9, 2025

Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make. Some are fun and creative. Others affect the bottom line. Owners who offer health benefits to their employees enjoy a number of business advantages. Here are a few. More Productive Employees...
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Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

BCBSMT Connect Team October 6, 2025

Do your shopping lists never end? Are you a champion bargain hunter? Then Blue365® is perfect for you. Blue365 is a discount service that saves you money on a variety of everyday needs and healthy lifestyle aids. How Does It Work? Any member of a...
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Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

BCBSMT Connect Team October 6, 2025

Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or...
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Open Enrollment — Time to Choose Your 2026 Plan

BCBSMT Connect Team October 6, 2025

The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time each year when individuals and families can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable...
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Unlock Savings on Health Care

BCBSMT Connect Team September 15, 2025

No one likes to pay for health care. But we need health care to help us stay healthy, manage health conditions and get care when we need it most. Health insurance protects us from the financial burden of unexpected medical costs. There are many ways...
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What is a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

BCBSMT Connect Team September 11, 2025

When buying health insurance, we all want to choose the best plan for our needs. One plan worth considering is the high-deductible health plan (HDHP). It is also sometimes called a consumer-driven health plan (CDHP). The HSA-qualified HDHP ...
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Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

BCBSMT Connect Team August 26, 2025

Are you missing out on the convenience of telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to have virtual health care visits using your computer, phone or tablet. These types of health care visits are a quick, easy way to bring the doctor to you. Say you&rsquo...
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Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

BCBSMT Connect Team August 25, 2025

When it comes to protecting yourself from scams, it’s a good idea to be leery of strangers. The bad guys are always coming up with new ways to steal your private data — and your money. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Lea...
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Keep Health Issues in Check with Telehealth Visits

BCBSMT Connect Team July 25, 2025

Does your health plan offer telehealth visits with doctors in your plan’s network? Now's a good time to check. It may be just what you need to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, more health care facilities turned to telehealth vis....
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Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

BCBSMT Connect Team June 30, 2025

When you shop, you probably keep an eye on costs. You want to buy the things you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? Using providers in your health plan’s network can help you save money. A network inclu...
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Earn Rewards with Blue Points

BCBSMT Connect Team June 18, 2025

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan through the health insurance marketplace (not those who have coverage through an employer). Well onTarget® and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Ch...
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What is a Health Insurance Deductible?

BCBSMT Connect Team June 17, 2025

When it comes to paying for your health insurance there are three main parts: Your deductible, your coinsurance and your monthly premium. Your health insurance deductible is the amount you must pay before the health plan starts paying for your covere...
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