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Blogs: What Is an HMO?

BCBSTX Connect Team

An HMO — or health maintenance organization — can help keep your costs lower and more predictable compared to other types of plans. With one doctor to coordinate your care, an HMO health plan is easy to use. An HMO health plan offers: Mo...
- February 9, 2026
Blogs: How to Find In-Network Providers

BCBSTX Connect Team

There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to get health care – cost, networks, location and more. Being informed does not have to be tricky. We have resources available to help you make the best decision for you. Your online m...
- February 9, 2026
Blogs: Children’s Dental Health Month: Make Their Smiles Sparkle

BCBSTX Connect Team

Children’s Dental Health Month started as a small, one‑day event in 1941 and has grown into a nationwide effort to show families why oral health matters. After all, your mouth is important for many parts of life — eating, speaking, learni...
- February 9, 2026
Blogs: Know Where to Go When Minutes Count, or Anytime

BCBSTX Connect Team

It’s important to know where to go when you need care. Sometimes the choice is clear. If you’re having signs of a heart attack or stroke, it’s best to go to an emergency room (ER). But what if you have a sore throat? Or an upset sto...
- February 9, 2026
Blogs: What’s In Your Benefit Book?

BCBSTX Connect Team

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. In some of the emails, letters and other communications you get from us, you may notice the phrase, “See your Benefit Book for details.” That’s be...
- February 9, 2026
Blogs: Catch Colon Cancer Early with Screenings

BCBSTX Connect Team

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Americans and the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Screenings can catch it early when it’s tre...
- February 9, 2026
Blogs: Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

BCBSTX Connect Team

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...
- February 9, 2026
Blogs: Why Verifying Your Identity Is Worth Your Time

BCBSTX Connect Team

Any time you call us with questions about your account or benefits, our automated system asks you to enter your name and member ID before routing your call. That may be frustrating at the time, especially if you need to call more than once. But takin...
- January 29, 2026
Tu Salud: Prevén la enfermedad de las encías para tener un corazón sano

EquipoConnect

¿Qué tienen en común tus encías y corazón? Los estudios demuestran que las personas con enfermedad de las encías tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de padecer enfermedades cardíacas. La enfermedad ...
- January 28, 2026
Blogs: 3 Reasons You Should Choose Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

BCBSTX Connect Team

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...
- January 28, 2026