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  • Convenient Ways to Pay Your Bill

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas offers several ways to pay your premium each month. Choose the best option for you. There are a few things to keep in mind about your health care premium. Your health plan coverage won’t start until you make your…
    • 5 months ago
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  • Prior Authorization: What You Need to Know

    Prior Authorization: What You Need to Know

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Understanding your health insurance is the best way to enjoy all its benefits. When you know what steps you need to take before treatment, things go more smoothly. One of the most important steps is prior authorization . Many times, your doctor will…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • RE: How can I search what type of insurance I have and what it covers? Specifically birth controls

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hello, If you have a plan through your employer you can contact your human resources department to request a copy of the plan benefit booklet which includes information on your coverage. If you have an individual plan you can sign in to your Blue Access…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • How to Make Changes to Plan Purchased on Health Insurance Marketplace

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    I bought my health plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace. How can I make changes to my account or profile? Life is rarely static. Stuff comes up. Things change. And your health insurance needs to keep up. We understand. Maybe you’ve moved and need…
    • over 1 year ago
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    • Ask BCBSTX
  • RE: i am locked out of my account

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hello, If you are locked out of your Blue Access for Members account you can contact our customer service department at the number on your ID card and they can help you with this. ~ Kayla
    • over 7 years ago
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  • Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    Insurance Basics: Out-of-Pocket Maximum

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    We know health care terms can be confusing. One you’re sure to run across is “out-of-pocket maximum.” What does it mean? How does it affect you and your family? How does it influence your choice of health plan? You share the cost of your care with your…
    • 10 months ago
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  • How do I get a card if my ex husband wont provide me with one for our children?

    monica.smith85
    monica.smith85
    I have the member and group number and have asked him for the card itself. I can not view any formation for the policy or co pays so I never know how much money to have for appointments. How can I get a card for myself and my children?
    • over 6 years ago
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  • RE: How can I get print an EOB?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hi Maria, If you are a provider claim status can be obtained through the Claim Status Tool via Availity Essentials or by using your preferred web vendor. If you need to speak to a Customer Advocate to adjust a claim or have a detailed question regarding…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • PCP referral needed?

    jmichele1966
    jmichele1966
    I am a BCBS of TX member and currently live and work in NH. I need to know if I need a referral from my PCP to obtain a sleep study. Thank you
    • over 8 years ago
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  • How HMO Works: Emergency Room Coverage

    How HMO Works: Emergency Room Coverage

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Do you have an HMO health plan? HMO is the acronym for Health Maintenance Organization. Your HMO coverage covers routine preventive care – along with emergency care. Knowing you have health care coverage that you can count when an accident or unexpected…
    • over 2 years ago
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