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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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Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

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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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Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

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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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Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

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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…
- 4 months 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 9 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 9 years ago
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Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

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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…
- over 1 year ago
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Global Maternity Billing is so confusing.

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After getting a huge bill in estimation of Global Maternity Billing from my OBGYN I needed answers. I have spoken to two different bcbstx medical customer service agents and to no avail. Neither of them were familiar with global billing nor could explain…
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- over 4 years ago
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RE: Have called four times - still have no ID card - no help over phone - they just say not approved by Medicare yet. Need my card for doctor visits!!!

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Hi Georgia- We can help with this. We'll need you to private message us with your policy ID (if you have it from the letter) and a contact phone number where we can reach you. If you don't have your policy ID, we'll need the name of the policy holder…
- over 11 years ago
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Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

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Loneliness hurts. People often feel isolated or wish they had more friends. Those feelings happen to people of all ages, even if they are busy and spend time around people. Studies show relationships are key for overall wellbeing. People thrive in safe…
- over 2 years ago
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