Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Medicare Advantage 2018

How to Prevent a Heart Attack

The best way to survive a heart attack is to never have one. How can you prevent becoming one of the millions of Americans who suffer a heart attack? There is actually a lot you can do to protect your heart. Knowing the risks and symptoms of heart...
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Are You Caring For Your Colon?

It's not a topic most of us like to think about. A colorectal cancer screening isn't fun, but it's an important part of keeping colon cancer at bay. As the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, early detection is vital...
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1 Easy Way to Stay with Blue for Medicare

It's a major milestone you've been moving toward for a long time—all your working life, in fact. Now you're on the cusp of 65. That means the hard-earned benefits you've worked for your whole life are close at hand -- be...
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Getting Started with Medicare

Many people find the idea of signing up for Medicare confusing, and that is understandable. You're used to getting your insurance from your employer or the marketplace. After so many years of doing something one way, it can be intimidating to l....
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Staying In-Network is Important

You want to take care of yourself. So, when you need health care services, you have a whole network to help. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of health care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, pharmacies a...
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New Telephone Customer Service Options

Looking for answers about a claim? Need to order a new ID card? Want to verify your eligibility or contact info? We've added convenient new features to our customer service telephone line. Now it's easy to get information you need about y...
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Spotting the Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Whether it's misplacing the house keys or not remembering the name of your next door neighbor, memory loss is not uncommon for older adults. Still, there are differences between typical memory loss and e....
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In Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that can make your blood sugar levels go up and down. Keeping up with it all requires your attention all hours of the day and night. One of the biggest factors in keeping...
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In Home Diabetes Care: The Importance of Exercise

Diabetes management is about more than food and medication. It's important to stay physically active, too. When you exercise, your muscles use sugar for energy, helping reduce your glucose level without added insulin. A study by Mayo Clinic found...
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In Home Diabetes Care: Make the Most of Your Medication

Medication, diet and exercise play a critical role in the management of your diabetes. So does working closely with your doctor and diabetes team. In fact, the number one thing you can do to manage your disease is to follow the advice of your care...
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Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

How do you turn back the hands of time? Unfortunately, it doesn't look like there's going to be a $99.95 time-machine available anytime soon, so you're next best choice is to get a dog. Why? A study suggests that dog owners over the...
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Skip a Trip to the Doctor's Office with an In-Home Assessment

A trip to the doctor's office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to arrange a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need while saving you....
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Fending Off the Flu Bug

It's flu season. What do you think is the best way to avoid the flu? Don't go anywhere near another human being. They may have the flu. Don't breathe. The flu can spread through coughing, sneezing or breathing. Get your yearly flu ...
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Take Care of Your Health After a Hospital Visit

You're glad to be back home after a hospital stay. But now's the time to make sure you stay on track to heal. Take an active role in your recovery by staying on top of details. Have you reviewed your pos...
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Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

It's not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you're a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescribed &nda...
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