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Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

BCBSTX Connect Team

It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescribed is called medication adherence. It's important…
- over 2 years ago
- Medicare
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Why is BCBS denying Carelon Authorizations?

sanchy

I am in charge of Authorizations for my facility and have recently had an influx of denials for Authorizations being absent. When I call BCBS to inquire about this denial reason, after waiting almost an hour and most likely getting hung up on before I…
- 9 months ago
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RE: Necesito dos tarjetas extra.

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hola Dr. Javier Blanco Rais, Por supuesto le podemos enviar por correo 2 más tarjetas de identificación. Solo necesiamos que nos envíe un mensaje privado con su número de identificación. También puede iniciar una sesión en Blue Access for Members y solicitar…
- over 11 years ago
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RE: Flu Clinic in another State

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hello, Services received in a state outside of Texas are to be submitted through the Blue Cross Blue Shield plan for the state you are in. That plan then submits the claims to us through an electronic portal to process under our member's plans. You…
- over 10 years ago
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RE: File Complaint

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hello, I apologize if this was not made clear when you enrolled. A requirement of an HMO plan is to use an in-network PCP and obtain referrals to see any providers other than your PCP. Unfortunately if you visited a provider other than your PCP without…
- over 9 years ago
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New Baby or Adopting a Child

Bridgett

I don't have insurance, but I’m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do? Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a special enrollment period . You have 60 days from the birth…
- over 1 year ago
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How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

BCBSTX Connect Team

Things in life are always changing. No worries. We’re here to make things easier. Nothing is set in stone, including your insurance needs. So what happens if you’re enrolled in a health plan, but then realize your needs — or the needs of your family…
- over 1 year ago
- Getting Health Insurance
- Blogs
Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

BCBSTX Connect Team

Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., 1 in 4 adults are family caregivers. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Caregiving in the United States is on the rise. According to AARP, 63…
- 11 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
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…
- 1 month ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
RE: I was given an order from my doctor for a mammogram. The maging center I was sent to was out of network. Where can I find an In Network provider for a mammogram?

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hello. There is a Provider Finder on Blue Access for Members that is set up specifically for your plan. If you do not already have an account, you can sign up for one at www.bcbstx.com. Once signed in, simply select the Doctors & Hospitals tab and then…
- over 9 years ago
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