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Protecting Your Protected Health Information (PHI)

BCBSTX Connect Team

Have you ever felt nervous making a withdrawal from an ATM? Maybe someone was hovering a little too close for comfort. You may have wondered, “Did that person just see me enter my PIN?” Many of us have had our purse nabbed or wallet stolen. In the wrong…
- 2 months ago
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What is a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

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When buying health insurance, we all want to choose the best plan for our needs. One plan worth considering is the high-deductible health plan (HDHP). It is also sometimes called a consumer-driven health plan (CDHP). The HSA-qualified HDHP allows you…
- 3 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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RE: I have lumber spine stenosis. How much does laser spine surgery cost?

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hello, Our customer service team can verify your plan's benefits for this service. They would need the procedure code for the service which can be obtained from your doctor. You can reach our customer service area by calling the number on your ID card…
- over 8 years ago
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RE: Who can I contact to make sure my daughter is covered as well and that my coverage is "Family" not "Single"?

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hello, You can view a list of covered dependents on your plan on your Blue Access for Members account. If you have not yet created an account you can do so by visiting www.bcbstx.com and selecting the Log In option and then New User? Register now. …
- over 8 years ago
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What You Need to Know About Subrogation

BCBSTX Connect Team

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is always on the lookout for ways to help control the rising costs of health care. It’s important that we do this for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit more deeply into a…
- 8 days ago
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RE: Doctors declining BCBSTX?

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hi Ahelms85 - We contract with numerous psychiatrists and process claims for them with the same diligence as with other claims and providers. If you could send us a private message with your member ID and contact information, we would be happy to help…
- over 11 years ago
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSTX Connect Team

When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doctor’s office, but…
- 7 months ago
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My daughter and I are dependents on my husband's insurance, do we get our own ID cards? or just use his at the doctors?

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Pretty self explanatory question, I used to have our daughter under my own insurance and we both had separate ID cards and member numbers. She has an upcoming appointment in a few weeks and I tried to order a card online, but it would only give my husband…
- over 7 years ago
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Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

BCBSTX Connect Team

Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February . But cases of flu usually start to increase in October or earlier. To…
- 4 months ago
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RE: Are there any discounts available for health clubs through my plan?

BCBSTX Connect Team

Thank you Terri, Your plan does offer the option to enroll in our Fitness Program which offers access to a nationwide network of independently contracted fitness centers for a low one-time $25 enrollment fee and $25 per member per month fee. You can learn…
- over 9 years ago
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