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  • Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

    Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Do you book your doctors’ appointments in advance? A little planning now can help you keep up with important health checks that could save your life one day. Routine mammograms are one of those important checks. When breast cancer is found early, the…
    • over 1 year 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…
    • 6 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • RE: pain above my rib cage

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Yes. You can search for in-network providers in your area by utilizing the Provider Finder on Blue Access for Members (BAM). Once you have signed in to your account on our website at www.bcbsnm.com you will want to select the Doctors & Hospitals tab and…
    • over 7 years ago
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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…
    • 10 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
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • unable to log in to blue access

    pookiebearjen
    pookiebearjen
    I am an existing BCBSTX member. I have payed my premium for the first month of 2017 coverage. As of January 1 I am not able to log in to Blue Access. I keep getting a notice when I try to log in that says the portlet is temporarily disabled. Why is this…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • RE: I am turning 65 this year, do I need Medicare Part B when I have BCBSTX

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hello, You'll want to check with your plan to see if it has any requirements regarding what actions you take when you become eligible for Medicare. You can also contact Medicare to discuss this. If your plan is through your employer you can reach out…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • RE: How can I speak to someone at BCBSTX? I have made several attempts to speak to someone and keep getting disconnected.

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Good Morning! We are having some long hold times recently and are working to get to them as quickly as possible. At this very moment, we do not have a live chat option. If you do log on to Blue Access for Members at www.bcbstx.com, you can send us a secure…
    • over 10 years ago
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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
    • Benefits & Coverage
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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…
    • 8 months ago
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