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Blogs: Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

BCBSTX Connect Team

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 ...
- September 10, 2023
Blogs: Why Kids Need A Health Plan

BCBSTX Connect Team

Children are known for their endless curiosity, cute faces and their ability to come home covered in dirt. Being a trendy pre-teen or adventurous kindergartener comes with its share of coughs and colds, bumps and bruises and mystery rashes....
- September 9, 2023
Blogs: Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

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Most people know they should eat nutritious foods to maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health problems. Still, there may be a big part of healthy eating you’re not paying enough attention to — portion sizes. What you eat matters...
- September 7, 2023
Blogs: Give Up Smoking for Good

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Did you know every cigarette shaves 11 minutes off your lifespan? You’ve heard it a million times. Smoking is a serious health threat. It can damage your lungs, heart, blood vessels and more. There’s good news, though. The minute you sto...
- September 6, 2023
Blogs: Contact Us with Your Questions

BCBSTX Connect Team

Your health insurance is important. Understanding your health plan is the best way to make sure you get the most benefits from it. So, it’s only natural that you have some questions. We’re always happy to answer your questions and be acce...
- September 5, 2023
Blogs: Find Out If a Low-Intensity Workout Is Right for You

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Many people learned how to get their exercise without classes or gym workouts during the pandemic. Some turned to low-intensity workouts, and they haven’t gone back. There are benefits to stepping away from the “no pain, no gain” ap...
- August 30, 2023
Blogs: Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSTX Connect Team

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our...
- August 29, 2023
Blogs: You Now Have Easy Access to Your Dental Benefits Information

BCBSTX Connect Team

Dental benefits are not available to all members. Check Blue Access for MembersSM or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you have dental benefits as part of your health plan, you now have easier access to your c...
- August 21, 2023
Blogs: 3 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Blue

BCBSTX Connect Team

Your health is important. You want to keep up your health and treat any sickness. So, you need a health plan to help you do it. Here’s three reasons so many women choose Blue. Reason No. 1 - Your Choice of Doctors No matter which Blue Cross and...
- August 21, 2023
Blogs: Should I Use an Insurance Agent to Buy a Health Plan?

BCBSTX Connect Team

Buying a health plan can be complicated. There are so many plans. So many decisions. So many choices. That’s why it helps to have an expert on your side. That expert, called an insurance agent, broker or producer, plays a key role in helping pe...
- August 20, 2023