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  • Need to See a Specialist?

    Need to See a Specialist?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doctor may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to see a specialist…
    • 10 months ago
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  • How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule

    How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    There are things you love to do and things you have to do. Some health screenings fall into the latter. For example, you may not be eager to have a colonoscopy. You're not alone. There’s a way you can dial down the dread. With in-home test kits, you can…
    • 11 months ago
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  • Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

    Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    When it comes to protecting yourself from scams, it’s a good idea to be leery of strangers. The bad guys are always coming up with new ways to steal your private data — and your money. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Learn them now…
    • 19 days ago
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  • Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    If you have health insurance, you probably pay a monthly premium. Your premium might be deducted from your paycheck. You may pay it online, or write a check to cover it. Even though you know your payments go toward your health insurance, you might not…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Staying In-Network Is Important

    Staying In-Network Is Important

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    You want to take care of yourself. So, it's good that when you need health care services, you have a whole network you can tap. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, pharmacies and hospitals are…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Do you wonder what causes addiction? Do you wish you could help someone who struggles with alcohol or drug misuse? Here are five things to keep in mind. 1. Addiction can affect anyone. The most recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
    • 9 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible and think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for your health. Screenings…
    • 4 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

    Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Reaching a healthy weight can be hard for many reasons. Still, it’s not out of reach. In fact, getting there might be easier than you think. Don’t know how to get started and what you can do about it? Luckily, help is here. The Well onTarget ® portal…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    When you shop, you probably keep an eye on costs. You want to buy the things you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? Using providers in your health plan’s network can help you save money. A network includes hospitals…
    • 2 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

    What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Nurse care manager Lenzy Mixon got a call from a member about a large bill he received for a stay at a skilled nursing facility. He checked with his doctor, who assured him the stay had been pre-approved by his health plan. His next call was to us.…
    • over 1 year ago
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