• Helping Members with Short-Term Disability Get Back to Health

    Helping Members with Short-Term Disability Get Back to Health

    November 10, 2021
    What happens when your medical diagnosis impacts your ability to work? For a member diagnosed with cancer, it required minimal effort. Her health advocate at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas was able to coordinate both her health care benefits...
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  • Backpack Giveaway Helps Austin Kids During COVID

    Backpack Giveaway Helps Austin Kids During COVID

    October 27, 2021
    COVID-19 has hit the Texas economy hard – and many families are feeling the impact. That’s why the Medicaid team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) stepped up to help Austin children during the back-to-school season. Giving away hundreds...
    • 678 Views
  • Blue Buzz: Have You Found a Primary Care Physician?

    Blue Buzz: Have You Found a Primary Care Physician?

    September 23, 2021
    Do you have a doctor? Finding a primary care physician (PCP) is a crucial first step in using your health care coverage. Regardless of what kind of plan you have, a primary care physician (PCP) can help you navigate your health care. Think of them...
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  • Delivering Convenient COVID-19 Vaccines to Texans

    Delivering Convenient COVID-19 Vaccines to Texans

    June 8, 2021
    For more than two decades, the Caring Foundation of Texas and its Care Van® program have supported communities statewide by helping administer more than 1.3 million CDC-recommended vaccinations, as well as dental screenings and health education...
    • 2772 Views
  • Mental Health: The Unseen Consequences of COVID-19

    Mental Health: The Unseen Consequences of COVID-19

    June 8, 2021
    Texans who test positive for COVID-19 may experience a wide range of physical ailments. But what about the unseen consequences that impact us all? Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with the Coronavirus, you may find yourself suffering from mental...
    • 3989 Views
  • Blue Buzz: What's so Special About Special Enrollment Periods?

    Blue Buzz: What's so Special About Special Enrollment Periods?

    June 8, 2021
    Life happens. One minute we’re in our groove. The next minute, we’re reacting to big new information that we didn’t see coming. Whether good or bad – plan or unplanned – these life-changing events can pose a challenge to how we access health care...
    • 829 Views
  • A Doctor's Perspective on COVID-19 Vaccines

    A Doctor's Perspective on COVID-19 Vaccines

    May 12, 2021
    The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being made available in communities across Texas. This video offers a doctor's perspective on the vaccines, which have been given the FDA's green light for emergency use. Dr. Bharath Thankavel, Medical Director...
    • 4368 Views
  • Blue Buzz: How Nurses Could Help Solve for Texas’ Physician Shortage

    Blue Buzz: How Nurses Could Help Solve for Texas’ Physician Shortage

    April 9, 2021
    Do you know someone who is a nurse? Texas has thousands of nurses devoted to the welfare of their patients. There’s an ongoing shortage of doctors in our state, which is concerning, but there’s a special kind of nurse that just might be part of...
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  • Blue Buzz: You're Depressed. Now What?

    Blue Buzz: You're Depressed. Now What?

    April 9, 2021
    Are you stressed out? It’s perfectly normal to occasionally feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed. But it’s important not to dismiss all your negative feelings. Sometimes they develop into a larger problem – and that can affect your mental health. Watch...
    • 970 Views
  • Blue Buzz: How to Protect Yourself from Medical Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

    Blue Buzz: How to Protect Yourself from Medical Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

    March 9, 2021
    Imagine receiving a bill for a treatment that you never received! That’s just one example of a how poor medical practices can hurt patients. Protect yourself and the ones you love. Learn how to spot the signs of medical fraud, waste and abuse in...
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  • Fraud, Waste and Abuse in the Health Care Industry

    Fraud, Waste and Abuse in the Health Care Industry

    December 17, 2020
    Health care fraud accounts for 3-10% of the trillions spent on health care in the U.S. In fact, fraud, waste and abuse costs the health care industry and consumers $350 billion a year, and that number is rising. Find out how fraud, waste and abuse...
    • 1217 Views
  • How Do I Pay My Premium?

    How Do I Pay My Premium?

    December 11, 2020
    For continuous coverage, it's important to pay your premium on time. Watch as Joseph learns about his options to pay for his health coverage. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 12/11/2020; Video revised 6/2023
    • 4105 Views
  • How Do I Use My Health Plan ID Card?

    How Do I Use My Health Plan ID Card?

    December 11, 2020
    Understanding what your health plan ID card is for is very important. Learn about why you need it, what information it contains and how to get a new one. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 12/11/2020; Video revised...
    • 996 Views
  • How Do I Read My Explanation of Benefits?

    How Do I Read My Explanation of Benefits?

    December 11, 2020
    Want to know about the forms you get in the mail that LOOK like a medical bill but aren't? Those explanations of benefits are important for understanding your coverage. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos.
    • 1558 Views
  • Understanding Health Plans and Costs

    Understanding Health Plans and Costs

    December 11, 2020
    Deductibles, co-insurance, premiums... do you understand how they all work? Listen in and learn with Joseph as he discusses costs with a customer advocate. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 12/11/2020; Video revised...
    • 4292 Views