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Blogs: Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Right

Have you looked at your medicine cabinet lately? How many out-of date prescription drugs are lining your shelves? It’s time to get rid of your unwanted prescription drugs! National Drug Take Back Day

Blogs: For BCBSTX Members, “Go Green” Saves More Than Trees

Everywhere we look, we see signs about how to “go green” to help the environment. The truth is, “going green” can be bigger than saving trees, and it means more than just going paperless.

Blogs: Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

You may be avoiding having a colon cancer screening because you think it will hurt, or you may think it’s not needed. But you should know that colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and the second leading cause o...

Blogs: High Cholesterol Doubles Your Risk for Heart Disease

Nearly 1 in every 3 Americans has high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to heart disease. In fact, people with high total cholesterol have about twice the risk for heart disease as people with healthy levels. Along with family histo...

Blogs: Need Some Incentive to Stay Motivated in 2020?

Well onTarget is not available to all members. Check Blue Access for MembersSM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have the Well onTarget benefit. If those healthy resolutions you made in January are getting tiresome, maybe you just need...

Blogs: Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

Feeling more groggy than usual? You know you’re not waking up refreshed from a good night’s sleep. But what’s keeping you from sleeping? Turns out, there are many potential obstacles to getting and staying asleep. You can improve yo...

Blogs: What You Should Know About Drug Coupons

Do you know how drug coupon’s work with your health insurance? A drug coupon is a voucher worth a set amount that a drug maker may offer consumers. A drug coupon can be used to help offset your out-of-pocket costs when you fill a prescription f...

Blogs: Check the Price Tag Before You Go for Care

You wouldn’t buy a car without shopping around for the best deal. But do you check the price tag when you need a medical procedure? Cost is something to look at when choosing where to go for care. When your doctor recommends a procedure, you ca...

Blogs: Get Our Top 4 Tips for Saving Money at the Pharmacy

There are several ways you can help keep your health care costs down when using your prescription drug benefits. 1. Use a Preferred Pharmacy Before you fill prescriptions, be sure you are using a preferred pharmacy in the Preferred Pharmacy Network. ...

Clean Your Medicine Cabinet Out Right

BCBSTX Connect Team February 14, 2020

Have you looked at your medicine cabinet lately? How many out-of date prescription drugs are lining your shelves? It’s time to get rid of your unwanted prescription drugs! National Drug Take Back Day
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Estimate Costs and Find Doctors & Hospitals with Provider Finder

BCBSTX Connect Team February 11, 2020

Making educated health care decisions is now a lot easier with Provider Finder. Find out how you can compare estimated costs and ratings between providers with this online tool.
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Blue Buzz: Surprise Billing

BCBSTX Connect Team February 10, 2020

Have you ever received a bill that you didn’t expect? Texas passed a law that prevents some of those surprise medical bills. But the law doesn’t apply to everyone and every situation, so check out this video to learn how to protect yourself. Learn...
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Compara los costos y la calidad de la atención médica con Provider Finder

EquipoConnect February 10, 2020

¿Con qué frecuencia comparas precios de productos o servicios antes de realizar una compra? Posiblemente no tengas en mente comparar precios al usar tu seguro de gastos médicos. Pero los precios de los servicios médicos también varían. En estos...
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Detox Diets: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

BCBSTX Connect Team February 4, 2020

If you’ve ever been tempted to try a detox diet, read this first! Detox Diets: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
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’Tis the Season: Beat the Flu Before It Beats You

BCBSTX Connect Team February 4, 2020

You might not be thinking about flu season yet, but it’s already time to schedule your yearly flu shot. Learn more about flu vaccines and how they work.
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Traveling? Working Outside This Summer? Protect Yourself from Zika

BCBSTX Connect Team February 4, 2020

As the weather continues to warm up, the risk for the spread of the Zika virus may increase. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas offers these resources to help you reduce your risk of getting the Zika virus while at work or when traveling.
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Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

BCBSTX Connect Team February 3, 2020

It’s not always easy to take your medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of the best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescr...
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What if you can’t afford a health plan?

BCBSTX Connect Team February 3, 2020

If you’re on the hunt for affordable health insurance, follow these guidelines.
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Una explicación de tus beneficios (EOB)

EquipoConnect February 3, 2020

¿En qué consiste la Explicación de Beneficios de tu seguro médico?
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Blue Promise: Blowing Smoke: How Society Underestimated the Impact of Vaping

BCBSTX Connect Team January 31, 2020

Do you know someone who uses e - cigs? Recent deaths associated with vaping ha ve made it a public health concern. Learn more about the dangers in this Blue Promise with Dr. Philip Huang, Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. Listen...
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Cómo funciona la cobertura HMO: El proceso de órdenes médicas

EquipoConnect January 25, 2020

Las órdenes médicas o referidos son un componente importante para ahorrar dinero con tu cobertura HMO. No es suficiente tener cobertura HMO; es importante saber cuándo se necesita un referido y cómo usar los beneficios de tu cobertura HMO.
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Having a health care procedure? You could earn cash with Member Rewards*

BCBSTX Connect Team January 24, 2020

Did you know you can shop and compare costs for over 1,600 health care procedures online using our Provider Finder® tool? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off.&nbsp...
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How HMO Works: The Referral Process

BCBSTX Connect Team January 24, 2020

If you have an HMO or are thinking of purchasing an HMO, this information can help you learn when you need a referral and who should be giving you one.
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Ready for Anything: Resources for Parents of Children Living with Asthma

BCBSTX Connect Team January 23, 2020

Does learning about asthma seem overwhelming? We’re offering you the tools and resources to help keep you informed and to assist you in being able to manage your child’s asthma.
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