Blogs

3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

BCBSTX Connect Team — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:33:00 GMT

Your health is important. You need a health plan that will help you stay on top of it and take care of any illnesses right away. Here’s three reasons so many people choose BCBSTX. Reason No. 1: Your Choice of Doctors — Plus Coverage for P...(read more)

How Do I Buy an Individual Health Plan?

BCBSTX Connect Team — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:17:00 GMT

There are two times when you can buy health insurance — during open enrollment and special enrollment. Open enrollment starts on Nov. 1 each year and runs for a limited time. This is when anyone can sign up for an individual and fami...(read more)

What Are Subsidies Based On?

BCBSTX Connect Team — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:15:00 GMT

Seeing your shopping total get lower at the cash register is a satisfying experience. From coupons to discount codes, many of us use what we can to manage our budget. The health care marketplace has a cost-reducing option too. The Affordable Care Act...(read more)

Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:17:00 GMT

Many of us aren’t big fans of deadlines. We’re busy. Finding time to knock out one more thing on our to-do list can be a hassle. With some deadlines, a little procrastination may not really matter. That’s not the case when it comes ...(read more)

What Should I Ask When Shopping for a Plan?

BCBSTX Connect Team — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:35:00 GMT

You now have more choices than ever when it comes to health insurance plans. Whether you buy directly from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, the Health Insurance Marketplace or a licensed insurance agent, it’s easy to compare plans and...(read more)

Health Plan Options for Texas College Students

BCBSTX Connect Team — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:48:00 GMT

The semester is well underway, and college students are hitting the books to prepare for tests, papers and extra credit. If you're one of them, there is one thing you may not have thought to prepare for — what to do if you get sick. Even if you...(read more)

Three Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Offer Health Insurance

BCBSTX Connect Team — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:14:00 GMT

Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make. Some are fun and creative. Others affect the bottom line. Owners who offer health benefits to their employees enjoy a number of business advantages. Here are a few. More Productive Employees When...(read more)

Open Enrollment — Time to Choose Your 2026 Plan

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:59:00 GMT

The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time each year when individuals and families can sign up for health insurance under the Affordabl...(read more)

Buying Health Insurance: It’s a Good Idea

BCBSTX Connect Team — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:20:00 GMT

You may think, "I never go to the doctor, so I don’t need health insurance." Think again. Health Insurance protects your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. The cost for care can be significant and cause real pain to your wallet,according...(read more)

Choosing Medical and Dental Insurance

BCBSTX Connect Team — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:31:00 GMT

Regular medical and dental care is important for your total health. That’s why it’s good to have both kinds of insurance. Many people buy medical coverage on their own. You may want to consider getting dental coverage as well as health ca...(read more)

Check Provider Networks Before You Get Care

BCBSTX Connect Team — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:27:00 GMT

What Is a Provider Network? Premiums, copays and deductibles are all things you need to consider when choosing the best health plan for you or your family. Did you know you should also think about the plan’s provider network? Here's why: Healt...(read more)

How to Sign Up for Health Insurance in Texas

BCBSTX Connect Team — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:52:00 GMT

Do you need health coverage, but don’t know where to start? Visit bcbstx.com to view and compare all our Family and Individual health plans. You can also view the plans we offer on the Health Insurance Marketplace. In most cases, you can only s...(read more)

Get Ready for Open Enrollment

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

If you want to buy a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan. 15...(read more)

Can You Get Health Insurance Now?

BCBSTX Connect Team — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:40:00 GMT

Life happens. Things change. Some changes may affect your health insurance. They’re called a “qualifying life event.” What does the term mean? What Is a Qualifying Life Event? In most cases, you can sign up for a health insurance pl...(read more)

Kids Graduating from College? You Can Still Help with Coverage

BCBSTX Connect Team — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:49:00 GMT

Young adults have more health insurance options than ever before. Having lots of choices is awesome, but it can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t have that much experience dealing with health insurance. As you probably ...(read more)