Take a survey, join our panel and read ways to de-stress
- June 24, 2025
In this issue, we’d like to hear from our members about your experiences with or questions about prior authorizations.
Prior authorizations are needed in certain situations, such as scheduling an MRI or receiving specialty medication. You can learn more about authorizations in this Blueprint article and find our authorization tool in Blueprint Portal.
Share your feedback with us for a chance to win a Bogg bag filled with goodies.
Join our member research panel
We are inviting members to join BlueListens, our dedicated research panel made up of individuals who want to help shape the future of member experience. As a BlueListens participant, you can share your feedback through occasional surveys, ranging from quick questions to more in-depth feedback. We might ask about your Explanation of Benefits (EOB), the Blueprint Portal, member tools, resources, and more. Your insights will directly influence decisions that impact you and other members. If you’re interested in having your voice heard and helping us improve, opt in today and be a part of the conversation!
Great tips on relaxing
In our spring issue, we asked our readers how they coped with stress. We were delighted with nearly 700 insightful responses. Thank you to everyone who shared your tips and tricks for returning to or maintaining calmness in your often busy, sometimes hectic lives.
We want to highlight a few of your excellent suggestions here:
Janelle Shepherd unwinds by digging up weeds – “it’s like getting rid of the negatives in your mind and lawn. It’s a win-win.”
Georgia Bain finds it calming to sit outside early in the morning and read. Dorothy Hazlip de-stresses by going for a walk. James Derden relaxes by adding music to his walk, explaining, “halfway through, I stop and focus on my breathing and then return home.”
Janice Smith likes to watch old movies on TV, and Anthony Wright likes watching anime. Brenda E. Jones finds it calming to sit on her front porch listening to the sounds of nature while watching her dogs explore her property.
Congratulations to our spring survey winner
Julie Joyner of Bentonville, Arkansas, won our giveaway, a basket filled with relaxation-related goodies. An online generator randomly selected her from all who responded to the question.
What does Julie like to do to de-stress each evening? She takes her dog for a long walk, prepares dinner, watches one of her favorite TV shows, or does laundry.
Congratulations, Julie, and thank you to everyone who responded. We hope you enjoyed sharing your tips with us!