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Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

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Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization ? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor…
- 6 months ago
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I have a PPO plan, how do I set up my PCP?

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A. Great question. Since you have a PPO plan you don’t have to establish a PCP. You’re free to select any in-network provider you wish to see and you do not need to notify us of which doctor you’ve selected. If you need to find a new PCP you can search…
- over 9 years ago
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Los medicamentos genéricos comparados con los medicamentos de marca

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Entender la diferencia entre los medicamentos genéricos y los medicamentos de marca puede ayudarte a ahorrar en los costos de los medicamentos recetados. Información básica sobre los medicamentos genéricos Los medicamentos genéricos pueden usarse…
- over 1 year ago
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High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

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Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with family…
- 5 months ago
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Need to See a Specialist?

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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…
- 1 month ago
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¿Eres un nuevo asegurado? Tres pasos para empezar

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¿Eres un nuevo asegurado? Para que el proceso de usar tu cobertura médica sea lo más fácil posible, aquí hay tres pasos para ayudarte a maximizar los beneficios cuando lo necesitas. Primer paso: Se te enviará información acerca de tu nueva cobertura…
- 11 months ago
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Benefits Value Advisor: The Best Resource for Navigating Your Health Care

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Say your doctor says you need a CT scan, or some other procedure. You’ve never had one, so you have a lot of questions. You don’t know where to go or how much it will cost. A Benefits Value Advisor (BVA) can help. The same procedure performed in the…
- 8 months ago
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RE: Reimbursement for covid test

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hello, You can submit your claim(s) via fax to: 855-831-3249. Or, you can send it to the mailing address listed below. You may also attach the information on your secure message form using the attachment option. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas…
- over 4 years ago
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RE: How much does travel insurance cover for Medical Evacuation from Greenland?

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Hello, We would need the 9 digit plan or member number. It would be 3 letters followed by 9 numbers. If you can send us a private message with that information and your contact information we can check on this for you. You should also delete or edit…
- over 8 years ago
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RE: Would a physical exam (labs, stress test, CT scan,etc.) at the Aerobics Center in Dallas be considered in network or out of network? It costs $4000. The aerobic center does not file insurance.

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Hello, Please note that coverage would depend on your plan's specific benefits for the services rendered. You can verify if this provider is in-network by searching on our Provider Finder tool on your Blue Access for Members account or on our web site…
- over 8 years ago
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