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Maternity Services and Screenings

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Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025, 2026
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Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

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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…
- 9 months ago
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RE: I am a transgender male and will be having gender change surgery. Is that surgery covered by bcbstx and what prequalifications will I need for that surgery.

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Hi billieann - Great question! Every plan type has its own benefit levels and what it will cover. Without seeing your specific coverages, it would be difficult to answer that question. If you'll send us a private message with your member ID and contact…
- over 11 years ago
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Health Insurance Terms: What Is Recommended Clinical Review?

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Sometimes, it seems like you need to bring a dictionary to the doctor’s office. Medical terms can be a mouthful. The names of prescription medicines don’t always roll off the tongue either. In fact, the lack of “simple speak” can make health care seem…
- over 1 year ago
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Prescription Drugs: Generic Versus Brand

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Understanding generic drugs — and how they differ from brand drugs — can help you manage your prescription drug costs. Breaking Down Generic Drugs Generic drugs can be used two ways: Generic equivalents are made the exact same active ingredients…
- over 1 year ago
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Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

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Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits and vegetables, whole grains…
- over 1 year ago
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

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About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you. …
- over 1 year ago
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How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule

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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…
- over 1 year ago
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Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

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If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to your overall…
- 9 months ago
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Staying In-Network Is Important

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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 2 years ago
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