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BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
You need the proper tools to assist you with making the right health decisions. On the BCBSM website, a variety of health information is available for you, as a member. By selecting " I am a Member", you will have access to options, such as Manage Your Coverage, Manage Your Health, Manage Your Claims and Find a Participating Provider. In addition, if you select "Online Health Resources", you will be able find helpful online information, such as:
The Healthcare AdvisorTM - allows you to research and compare drug treatment options, select a physician using criteria that is important to you, compare hospitals, and research the cost of common health care services. *Login Is Required For Access
Coverage AdvisorTM - helps you consider the health care services you and your family are likely to need, allows you to estimate the costs for those services, and allows you to forecast out-of-pocket costs under various scenarios.
BlueHealthConnection - provides a variety of online health resources, including Health News, Drug Guide and Interaction Checker, Medical Encyclopedia, Health Risk Appraisals, Personal Health Records, Health Calculator, online quizzes, a drug guide and more. *Login Is Required For Access
*For FIRST TIME LOG IN ACCESS to The Healthcare Advisor and BlueHealthConnection, select “Register” on the “Member Secured Services Login” page to set up a User ID and password. After initial registration, personalized information is available to you by simply logging in.
For additional web tools, Family Health Budget is another online site that can assist you in predicting healthcare spending. Click on the “Health Insurance Basics” tab and then select “Health Savings Account Calculator”. You will be directed to a page that asks you to input numbers relating to your medical, dental and vision expenses for the entire year, contributions to your Health Savings Account and projected growth of your HSA from now until retirement (age 65). Also, try the “Health Budgets and My Life” tab, as it has other helpful information regarding health care costs.
HELPING MEMBERS SAVE MONEY
Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of Michigan can help you save money. Some of the ways they’re helping to keep health care costs low include:
Generic Drugs - Prescription drug benefits that encourage the use of generic medications. We also encourage doctors to prescribe the less expensive alternative when they're considering equally effective medications.
BlueSafeSM for Michigan - A discount program at various Michigan retailers, BlueSafe saves our members money on certain safety and health equipment like bike helmets, life vests, and more.
Naturally Blue - By showing your Blues ID card, you can receive discounts of up to 30% on Acupuncture, Exercise/Movement, Diet and Supplement Advisors, Massage and Bodywork, Mind/Body Relaxation Techniques, Wellness/Fitness Centers, Reference Library, Magazine Subscriptions, and much more. You can also receive discounts of up to 30% on vitamins and supplements through Integrated Therapeutics. Naturally Blue is managed by Healthways, one of the nations largest and most experienced providers of specialized health and health care support.
Weight Watchers® - By showing your Blues ID card, you can receive a discount on Weight Watchers membership fees.
Prescription Drug Discounts - Affinity Rx is our free prescription drug discount program designed for Medicare beneficiaries. Eligible members can simply present their ID card to receive discounts on prescription drugs.
QUIT THE NIC! SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM
Quit the Nic!, a free smoking cessation program, has a proven track record of helping members give up tobacco for good. Participants receive telephone support, educational materials, and opportunities to speak with a health coach about how to kick the habit. In addition, health coaches help develop a plan of action, establish a quit date and serve as a support system by offering encouragement, answering questions and evaluating progress. To enroll, call BlueHealthConnection at 800-775-2583.