https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1305/is-pelvic-floor-therapy-covered/3924Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:22:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ddce8c36-cd39-4d18-8d06-72de01581f9ffloras12Coverage for pelvic floor therapy can vary depending on your insurance plan, provider network, and the reason for treatment, so it is worth checking the details directly with your insurer before scheduling an appointment. For anyone also managing employment based immigration paperwork, keeping track of timelines by state through click here can help with planning around other important responsibilities. click herehttps://connect.bcbstx.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/357/turkish-shepherd-s-saladFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:44:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c559c9c3-ba5d-40f1-a6c2-19f180c1fa7eBCBSTX Connect TeamIngredients: Makes 10 servings 1/2 tsp Ground Sumac 1TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TBSP Lemon Juice, Fresh 3/4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1/2 cups Onions, Fresh, Finely Diced 2 1/4 cups English Cucumber, Diced 1 cup Tomatoes, Fresh, Chopped 1/4 cup Parsley, Fresh, Chopped 1/4 cup Mint Bunch, Fresh, Chopped 1/3 cup Green Bell Pepper, Fresh Diced Directions: In a bowl, whisk together sumac, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss together onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, mint and bell peppers. Add dressing. Toss to combine. Serving Size: 1/2 cup Nutritional Information: Per serving: 30 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 100 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 1 g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality GroupAppetizerHigh blood pressure - Sodium ConsciousGeneral Healthy - Health ConsciousHeart Disease - Heart ConsciousTurkishRecipe BookVegetarianDiabetes/prediabetes - Carb ConsciousSalad and Salad Dressingshttps://connect.bcbstx.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/356/grilled-chicken-kebab-turkish-yogurt-feta-sauceFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:04:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ded5f65f-3f92-40fb-83d6-4db565266f1aBCBSTX Connect TeamIngredients: Makes 9 servings Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast 3 lbs Chicken Breast 3 tsp Canola Oil 2 tsp Lemon Juice, Fresh 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 2 TBSP Lemon Zest Grilled Chicken Kebab Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast from above 9 oz Onion, Fresh, Cubed 9 oz Green Bell Pepper, Fresh, Diced 9 oz Red Bell Pepper, Fresh, Diced 9 Skewers Turkish Yogurt Feta Sauce (Haydari) 2 cups Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt 1 1/2 TBSP Feta Cheese, Crumbled 1/2 tsp Garlic Cloves, Minced 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1 1/2 Mint, Fresh, Chopped 2 TBSP Dill Weed, Fresh, Chopped 2 1/4 tsp Parsley, Fresh Chopped 1 tsp Lemon Juice, Fresh Directions Grilled Chicken Kebab: Cut chicken into 1 to 1.5 oz cubes. Combine cut chicken with oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt and lemon zest. Chill until ready for use. Combine chicken, onion and peppers onto skewer following the same pattern for each. 1 chicken cube, 1 red pepper, 1 chicken cube, 1 onion, 1 chicken cube, 1 green pepper Grill until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Directions Turkish Yogurt Feta Sauce (Haydari): Whisk together yogurt, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, mint, dill, parsley and lemon juice until combined. Serving Size: Portion size: 1 kebab with 1/4 sauce Nutrition information: Per serving: Calories 270, 9g fat, 2g saturated fat, 280mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 2g fiber, 38g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Flik Hospitality GroupEntreeHigh blood pressure - Sodium ConsciousGeneral Healthy - Health ConsciousHeart Disease - Heart ConsciousTurkishRecipe BookDiabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscioushttps://connect.bcbstx.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/355/turkish-hummusFri, 16 Oct 2026 19:42:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:26ada0a2-781a-4e97-90ef-88f8ca88b5d6BCBSTX Connect TeamIngredients: Makes 8 servings 2 cups Garbanzo Beans 1/4 cup Water 2 TBSP + 2 tsp Tahini 1 Garlic Clove 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Lemon Juice, Fresh 2 TBSP Sour Cream 1 1/2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/8 tsp Ground Paprika Directions: Soak beans overnight in water. Before cooking, drain water and then add enough water to cover 2" above the beans. Cook beans until tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours. Chill. Alternatively, use 1 can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained. Place garbanzo beans, water, tahini, garlic, salt, cayenne, lemon juice and sour cream in a blender. Puree until smooth. Add extra 1 - 2 TBSP water if needed. Place in serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika. Chill. Serving Size: 1/4 cup Nutrition information: Per serving: Calories 110, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 70mg sodium, 13g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 4g fiber, 5g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Flik Hospitality GroupAppetizerHigh blood pressure - Sodium ConsciousGeneral Healthy - Health ConsciousHeart Disease - Heart ConsciousTurkishRecipe BookVegetarianDiabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscioushttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1522/how-do-eye-issues-work-with-hmo/3923Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:47:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:78cc1453-2d4d-403e-9dca-ee4888e8ed22BCBSTX Connect TeamCoverage and requirements for a routine eye exam will depend on how your plan sets up vision coverage for the year, as some plans have this coverage handled by other carriers. ~ KWhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1522/how-do-eye-issues-work-with-hmo/3922Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:44:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:3dad44d3-adee-42bf-a758-81c48ece1c17karenvicknairSo I would have to pay out of pocket for the initial eye exam, take that back to my PCP and then hopefully have them refer me to a retina specialist? What about the initial eye exam? Does the PCP have to refer me to an optomologist for my yearly eye exam?https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1522/how-do-eye-issues-work-with-hmo/3921Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:32:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:63fe0f1a-846d-4f1e-a6e4-b7a59676cd06BCBSTX Connect TeamHi Karen, An HMO plan would require that you obtain a referral from your PCP before seeing any specialist provider. ~ KWhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1522/how-do-eye-issues-work-with-hmoFri, 16 Oct 2026 18:11:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:b5201bd8-21a7-40ea-8d28-785f7774e064karenvicknairI am currently on a PPO but employer is thinking of switching to HMO. I recently had a regular eye exam and the doctor referred me to a retina specialist for macular degeneration. How would this have worked on an HMO? Could I have seen the opthamologist without a referrel from my PCP? Could I go to the retina specialist without a referrel from my PCP?https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1271/how-do-i-get-my-member-id-without-my-card/3914Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:35:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:8ef80b5b-af36-452a-a163-bc0f9a1b023bBrice GrandisI think it would be helpful if members could access their Member ID online as soon as their enrollment is processed, even if their insurance card hasn't arrived yet. This would make it much easier to access benefits or schedule appointments without having to wait for the physical card. website Contacting the employer or customer support seems like the best first step in the meantime.https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1369/can-i-please-get-help-with-accessing-my-member-id/3913Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:52:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:bf632a61-58e1-4d5a-88c2-d16785088ef4BCBSTX Connect TeamHello, We can help you with this if you'd like to send us a private message. ~ KWhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1369/can-i-please-get-help-with-accessing-my-member-id/3912Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:37:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:af148fb0-41f4-4842-9d15-ba91320187aetunisia.tyler@icloud.comI left my card at home and need it for the doctors visit now can you help me?https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1369/can-i-please-get-help-with-accessing-my-member-id/3908Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:49:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:fcc4b24b-27bf-43f9-b6db-6cb28268bd60BCBSTX Connect TeamHi Jarrod, We can also help you with this if you'd like to send us a private message as well. ~ KWhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1369/can-i-please-get-help-with-accessing-my-member-id/3907Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:43:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:46b525f0-64c6-4767-8866-e00b6fb10d35JarrodHello, I never received a letter with my physical medical card. I'm unable to sign up and sign in.https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1521/i-d-number/3906Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:24:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:7a7a0dcd-51a3-4497-baf3-73bc9419f7e0BCBSTX Connect TeamHello, We have responded to your private message. ~ KWhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1521/i-d-numberTue, 13 Oct 2026 15:59:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:b789926a-f9e2-4a74-97fe-d06c6a9f6588Tracey ReiterI do not have my insurance card. I need my I.D. number. How can I access this information?https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1465/i-don-t-have-my-letter-or-card-to-get-my-member-id-number-what-can-i-do/3905Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:5a23ca8a-6fac-453f-a983-29537c730293BCBSTX Connect TeamHello, If you could send us a private message, we can assist you. ~ HChttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1369/can-i-please-get-help-with-accessing-my-member-id/3904Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:09:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:19d9b15c-1d1a-41df-bb4a-eb8e184e445binlineraceIn a similar circumstance, I was able to immediately obtain a temporary digital ID card from my BCBS account, which my doctor accepted without any problems. actions and stuff apkhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1465/i-don-t-have-my-letter-or-card-to-get-my-member-id-number-what-can-i-do/3903Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:9bb5e632-022c-48ed-9aa5-7b5df00eefc0inlineraceI have no idea where my cards are or how to set up my account for the first time. ffh4xhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/espanol/b/seguroparati/posts/preparate-para-el-periodo-de-inscripcion-abiertaFri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:8cabb56d-6f42-43cd-ba35-a0fdb4bc85fcEquipoConnectJuntar la información que necesitas antes del inicio del Periodo de inscripción abierta ayuda a simplificar todo el proceso. Si divides la tarea en pasos fáciles de manejar, incluso puedes ahorrarte algunas preocupaciones de último momento. Ten en cuenta las fechas límites El período de inscripción abierta comienza el 1 de noviembre y termina el 15 de enero . Pero si deseas que tu seguro médico comience el 1 de enero, la fecha límite es el 15 de diciembre. Si su plan de salud actual de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas estará disponible para 2027, lo volveremos a inscribir automáticamente para que no tenga una interrupción en la cobertura. Información general que vas a necesitar Reúne información sobre tu seguro médico actual. Eso incluye todo, desde la cobertura hasta la cantidad de tu copago y deducible. Estos pueden cambiar de un año a otro, así que no pienses que tu seguro médico actual sea el mismo para el próximo año. Haz una lista de los médicos de tu familia, así podrás averiguar si están en el seguro médico que vayas a investigar. Anota todos los medicamentos recetados que tú y los miembros de su familia toman. Ve si están cubiertos. . Información personal que puedas necesitar Se requiere prueba de ciudadanía estadounidense. Así que busca tu tarjeta de Seguro Social o pasaporte de EE. UU. Esa información también es necesaria para todos los miembros de la familia. Prueba del estado en el que vives. Necesitarás una licencia de conducir, un contrato de alquilo de vivienda, o una factura de servicios públicos. Prueba de estatus migratorio si no eres ciudadano de los EE. UU. Una tarjeta de residente permanente, por ejemplo. También puedes utilizar una autorización de trabajo o una visa de inmigrante. Consulta healthcare.gov para obtener una lista completa. Información financiera que vas a necesitar Obtén registros de todos los miembros de la familia. Busca formularios W-2 o comprobantes de pago. También necesitarás pagos por desempleo o discapacidad. No olvides los registros de ingresos del Seguro Social, pensiones o jubilación. También necesitarás tu declaración de impuestos más reciente. Tu método de pago. Realizarás un pago a la compañía de seguros médicos. La mayoría de las veces es a través de un giro bancario o una tarjeta de crédito. Necesitarás esos números. Puedes comprar cobertura médica en el Mercado de seguros médicos. También puedes comprar directamente a una compañía de seguros o un vendedor de seguros en línea. También puedes obtener ayuda de un agente o corredor, sin costo alguno para ti. Pero no esperes. La planificación te ayudará a tomar una decisión sobre el seguro médico que funcione mejor para ti y tu familia.Período de inscripciónSeguro Para TiEspañolhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/posts/everything-you-need-prepare-buy-health-insuranceFri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:d40034d2-851a-4646-a6a0-86a20affb0c7BCBSTX Connect TeamIf you want to buy a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan. 15 . If you want new health care coverage to start Jan. 1, the last day to enroll is Dec. 15 . If your current Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas health plan will be available for 2027, we’ll automatically re-enroll you so you won’t have a gap in coverage. Compare Health Plans Compare each health plan’s coverage and costs, such as premiums, copays, coinsurance and deductibles, especially for services you know you may need. These costs can change from year to year. Make a list of your doctors so you can find out if they are in network for your choice of plan. Check the plan’s drug list for the prescription drugs you and your dependents take. Personal Information For a Marketplace plan, proof of U.S. citizenship is needed to enroll. Have Social Security card numbers or U.S. passports handy for yourself and your family members. You’ll need a driver’s license, housing lease or utility bill to show the state you live in. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, you’ll need proof of immigration status, like a permanent resident card. You can also use a work authorization or an immigrant visa. See healthcare.gov for the full list. Financial Information If you want subsidies for a Marketplace plan, you’ll need to provide earning records from all family members to be covered. These records may include: W-2 forms, pay stubs and your most recent tax return Any unemployment or disability payments Earnings records from Social Security, pension or retirement income You’ll most likely make payments to the health insurance company through a bank draft. You’ll need that account number to enroll. How to Buy You can buy health care coverage: Directly from the insurance company Through an independent, authorized agent at no cost to you On the Health Insurance Marketplace Through an online insurance seller Planning now will help you make a health care coverage choice that works for you and any dependents you cover. Original publish date: 10/20/2016, Revised 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023,2024Getting Health InsuranceCompare Health Coverage PlansPrepare to Buy Health InsuranceBuy Health InsuranceOpen Enrollment