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How Your Coverage Works in an Emergency

BCBSMT Connect Team March 25, 2024

When you have an illness or injury, you need to decide where to go for care. Many illnesses and injuries can be treated by your regular doctor, at a retail clinic or an urgent care center. But what if you're having signs of a heart attack? Broke...
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Prior Authorization: What You Need to Know

BCBSMT Connect Team February 27, 2024

Understanding your health insurance is the best way to enjoy all its benefits. When you know what steps you need to take before treatment, things go more smoothly. One of the most important steps is prior authorization. Many times, your doctor will...
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Keep Your PCP Informed

BCBSMT Connect Team February 26, 2024

You can do your part in coordinating your care. If you’ve had care in any health care setting outside of your primary care provider’s office, there are a couple of things you can do to ensure a smooth transition. Ask for a Visit or Discha...
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You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

BCBSMT Connect Team October 17, 2023

Using a mail order pharmacy service can save you time, and maybe even money. It's convenient because your prescriptions are mailed right to you. That saves you a trip to the pharmacy. You can enjoy home delivery from Express Scripts® Ph...
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Get Our Top 4 Tips for Saving Money on Prescriptions

BCBSMT Connect Team November 1, 2022

There are several ways you can help keep your health care costs down when using your prescription drug benefits. 1. Use a Value Pharmacy Before you fill prescriptions, be sure you are using a pharmacy in the Value Pharmacy Network. Some medications...
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You and Your Doctor: Working Together to Keep You Healthy

BCBSMT Connect Team April 10, 2026

When you need medical care, do you have a doctor you can call? If not, find a doctor you can call your own. Don’t wait until you’re sick to become a patient. If you have a POS* plan, you’ll need to find a primary care prov...
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Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

BCBSMT Connect Team November 13, 2020

Need to find a specialist? Use Member Rewards and get rewarded up to $500! Learn more about how you could earn cash with Member Rewards. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos here. Originally published 11/13/2020; Revised 10/23/2023
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Managing My Condition

BCBSMT Connect Team November 13, 2020

While out on a run, a BCBSMT Customer Advocate Marissa bumps into her good friend and they start discussing her mother’s health. The Customer Advocate shares a bit of insight with her friend, letting her know that there are options for her mother...
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Where Can I Go If I Have Questions About My Health Coverage?

BCBSMT Connect Team November 13, 2020

Health insurance can be a bit confusing but we're here to help. From mobile applications to blogs, Vanessa gets the low-down in this video. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos here. Originally published 11/13/2020; Video revised 6/20...
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What Does “In-Network” Mean?

BCBSMT Connect Team November 13, 2020

Sometimes the words used in health care can be confusing. Making sure you know what "in-network" means may also mean you might save money. Listen in on this discussion between our health advocate and Victor, a BCBSMT member. Find more Health Care...
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What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?

BCBSMT Connect Team November 13, 2020

Getting to know your new doctor can be a bit overwhelming or scary. But having an open and honest relationship with them means better care for you. Check out the advice that our customer advocate gives to Victor who just switched to a new health...
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