Tobacco Cessation Program
Blue Care Connection* (BCC) offers a wellness program to help those Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) members who want to quit smoking, as well as manage or improve their overall health.
This program helps BCBSNM members:
- understand barriers to quitting
- identify personal motivators
- learn about treatment options
As a program participant, members have access to resources and information on the BCBSNM Web site and via telephone.
- Personal Health Manager (PHM) – Use PHM to access resources including online tools, personal coaching, a searchable Healthwise® Knowledgebase, and more.
- Blue PointsSM Reward Program – Every time progress is reported in PHM, members earn Blue Points redeemable for reward items**.
- BlueExtrasSM Discount Program – Members can get discounts on programs, products, and services that encourage stress management, exercise, and good nutrition.
- 24/7 AudioHealth Library® – Information on smoking cessation and other health topics is an easy phone call away.
All basic services available through Blue Care Connection are confidential and there is no extra cost to BCBSNM members whose employers have selected this program as part of their health care benefits.
Ready to Stop Smoking?
To sign up for this program, BCBSNM members can log in to Blue Access® for Members and select Personal Health Manager; then under For Your Health, choose Stop Smoking.
For more information, members can call Customer Service at the number on the back of their BCBSNM member ID card.
*Blue Care Connection (BCC) is available to most BCBSNM members; however, some BCC programs and services (such as the Personal Health Manager) may not be available to groups who selected another health services vendor. Members can verify if they have access to Blue Care Connection programs and services by calling the Customer Service number on the back of their ID card, or by contacting their employer group benefits administrator.
**Blue Points program rules are subject to change without prior notice.
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