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  • Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    If you have health insurance, you probably pay a monthly premium. Your premium might be deducted from your paycheck. You may pay it online, or write a check to cover it. Even though you know your payments go toward your health insurance, you might not…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends through…
    • 12 days ago
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  • Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Do you wonder what causes addiction? Do you wish you could help someone who struggles with alcohol or drug misuse? Here are five things to keep in mind. 1. Addiction can affect anyone. The most recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
    • over 1 year ago
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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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  • 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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  • 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
    • Ask BCBSTX
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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
    • Ask BCBSTX
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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
    • Ask BCBSTX
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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…
    • 8 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
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