• Manage My Condition

    Manage My Condition

    While out on a run, a BCBSTX Customer Advocate Marissa bumps into her good friend and they start discussing her mother’s health. The Customer Advocate shares a bit of insight with her friend, letting her know that there are options for her mother...
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  • Go Digital With the BCBSTX Mobile App

    Go Digital With the BCBSTX Mobile App

    Wish you didn’t get so much paper in the mail? Go digital and download the BCBSTX Mobile App now. The BCBSTX App is available for iPhone and Android users. To get the BCBSTX App, text * BCBSTXAPP to 33633 or search for BCBSTX in the iTunes App Store...
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  • Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

    Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

    Need to find a specialist? Use Member Rewards and get rewarded up to $500! Learn more about how you could earn cash with Member Rewards. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 12/11/2020; Revised 10/19/2023
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  • Spanish Resources

    Spanish Resources

    Marissa’s dad, who is a native Spanish speaker, needs help managing the BCBS public website. As a Customer Advocate, Marissa shows her father how to switch the site to Spanish as well as advise him on how to find Spanish language information. Find...
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  • New To Medicare

    New To Medicare

    There are certain times you can sign up for Original Medicare. Since it covers most but not all health care costs, look into a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan or a Medicare Advantage plan to help cover your share of costs.
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  • AEP Is Around the Corner

    AEP Is Around the Corner

    October 15 through December 7 is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, when members can determine whether their plan will continue to meet their needs the following year. If so, coverage continues. If unsure, members should refer to their Annual...
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  • Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    The video spotlights Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans and inspires members to use its many benefits and services, including help to set up medical appointments and to find specialists, prescription drug coverage, zero-dollar preventive...
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  • Medicare Coverage Checklist

    Medicare Coverage Checklist

    It’s a good time to give your coverage a checkup. Use the checklist below to evaluate your current Medicare plan ahead of the Annual Enrollment Period. Use the answers you provide to these questions as you look through your plan offerings. Important...
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  • Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

    Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

    Start the New Year in good health by seeking preventive care. Preventive care is very important for everyone in your family. And the good news is you can receive most preventive care at no additional cost to you. Remember to ask Your Doctor about...
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  • Doctor, Retail Clinic, Urgent Care or ER?

    Doctor, Retail Clinic, Urgent Care or ER?

    Quick reference guide for PPO network treatment resources Sometimes it’s easy to know when you should go to an emergency room (ER), such as when you have severe chest pain or unstoppable bleeding. At other times, it’s less clear. Where do you go...
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  • Find a Doctor or Hospital Infographic

    Find a Doctor or Hospital Infographic

    Finding the right doctor or hospital can seem like a daunting task; but it doesn’t have to be. Working through these tips from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will help you feel more confident about your decision. There are many reasons...
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  • Emergency Preparedness

    Emergency Preparedness

    You're not alone! The reality is that it's very difficult to be totally prepared for an emergency, but there are steps you can take to have a plan of action in case an emergency were to happen. Download this Ready.gov infographic to prepare for emergencies...
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  • What’s so great about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Health Insurance?

    Health insurance is a pretty big deal these days. You may be asking yourself--How do I get health insurance? How do I use my health insurance ? Why is health insurance important ? What’s the best health insurance plan for me? It’s a lot to take in...
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  • Member Voice: Cecilia — individual health insurance…“It Was Like Winning the Lottery!”

    Member Voice: Cecilia — individual health insurance…“It Was Like Winning the Lottery!”

    In 2008, Cecilia lost her health insurance when her company laid her off. “It was an awful feeling,” Cecilia said. “After my company was downsized, I tried to purchase insurance on my own, but it was too expensive.” Cecilia had to go without the...
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  • Member Voice: Why Student Health Insurance is Important

    Member Voice: Why Student Health Insurance is Important

    Can you imagine getting sick miles away from home with no health insurance? Whether you feel young and healthy, rarely get sick or have a pre-existing condition, student health insurance has many benefits. Abby is an 18 year old college student with...
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