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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 9 years ago
    • Ask BCBSTX
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  • Manage Your Stress with Our Self-Management Programs

    Manage Your Stress with Our Self-Management Programs

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Stress can happen to anyone. It comes in many different forms and from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Problems with a loved one or friend. Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. When it is, your body often pays the…
    • 1 month ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • RE: I'near the list doctor?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hello, You can search for in-network providers under your plan on our Provider Finder tool. You can locate this tool on your Blue Access for Members account or on our web site at www.bcbstx.com. ~ Kayla
    • over 9 years ago
    • Ask BCBSTX
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  • 8 Things You Should Know About Deductibles

    8 Things You Should Know About Deductibles

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Health plans can seem complicated. It helps to know what questions to ask and where to find the information you need. Take deductibles, for example. They’re important to your pocketbook, but do you know how they work? To get you started, here are answers…
    • 1 month ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • RE: Relocated to a new city and need to change my PCP

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hello, If you are covered under an HMO plan you will need to change your PCP to this doctor before you see them in order for your visit to be eligible for coverage. You can change your PCP on your Blue Access for Members account or by calling customer…
    • over 6 years ago
    • Ask BCBSTX
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  • Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you’ve had changes in your health or lifestyle. Or you just think…
    • 11 days ago
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  • RE: Do I have to pay a copay for a nurse visit?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hello, You can contact our customer service department at the number on your ID card or through the Message Center on your Blue Access for Members account and they can check your plan's benefits for a nurse visit. ~ Kayla
    • over 9 years ago
    • Ask BCBSTX
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  • Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

    Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    You’ve been to the doctor and paid your copay. How are you going to know when your claim is filed and finalized? Simple — you'll get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB will break down the services you received, the cost of the services and what…
    • 1 month ago
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  • Breast Pump Coverage

    meg
    meg
    Hi- I am a member in Houston. I am pregnant and looking for info on what benefits are provided for breast pump coverage. I can't find the info in any of my plan documentation.
    • over 10 years ago
    • Ask BCBSTX
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  • Get Ready for Open Enrollment

    Get Ready for Open Enrollment

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    If 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.…
    • 8 months ago
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