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  • High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    Blogs: High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along wit...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    Blogs: Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    When you shop, you probably keep an eye on costs. You want to buy the things you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? Using providers in your health plan’s network can help you save money. A network inclu...
    • July 8, 2026
  • HIPAA: What More Do You Need to Know?

    Blogs: HIPAA: What More Do You Need to Know?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    When you go to a doctor, dentist or eye doctor, you are asked to sign that you’ve seen their privacy statement. What does that mean? Thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),  you are reminded at each visi...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    Tu Salud: Este avance médico es esencial para una vida sana

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Es probable que últimamente hayas escuchado mucho sobre las vacunas. Es un buen recordatorio para que tú y tu familia se pongan al día con todas las vacunas de rutina.  ¿Quién necesita vacunarse? Las vacunas n...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

    Blogs: Do You Know What Vaccines You Need?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Are you and your family up to date on your routine vaccines? They're an important part of staying safe and healthy for people of all ages. Who Needs Vaccines? Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout o...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Keep Health Issues in Check with Telemedicine Visits

    Blogs: Keep Health Issues in Check with Telemedicine Visits

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Does your health plan offer telemedicine visits with doctors in your plan’s network? Now's a good time to check. It may be just what you need to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, more health care facilities turned to telemedicin...
    • July 8, 2026
  • HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

    Tu Cobertura: HIPAA: ¿Cuál es la información que necesitas?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Al acudir a un médico, dentista u oculista, te piden que leas y firmes su declaración de privacidad. ¿Qué significa esto? Gracias a la Ley de Portabilidad y Responsabilidad de los Seguros Médicos (HIPAA, en ingl&ea...
    • July 8, 2026
  • Get Fit and Save in August

    Blogs: Get Fit and Save in August

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Well onTarget, the Fitness Program and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Check your online account information or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you’re looking to stay in shape, or get b...
    • July 6, 2026
  • ¿Qué es el FPS y qué protector solar debo usar?

    Tu Salud: ¿Qué es el FPS y qué protector solar debo usar?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Antes de salir a una parrillada, pasar un día en la playa o disfrutar una tarde en la piscina, no olvides aplicarte protector solar para proteger tu piel de los dañinos rayos ultravioleta (UV) del sol. Probablemente los hayas visto en l...
    • July 1, 2026
  • Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

    Tu Salud: Cuales lentes de sol comprar para proteger tu vista

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Los lentes obscuros funcionan para más que verse bien.  Sirven también para proteger tus ojos de los rayos UV que pueden llegar a causar daño a tus retinas.  La protección solar para los ojos quizá no sea ...
    • June 30, 2026
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