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  • Bipolar Disorder Explained

    Bipolar Disorder Explained

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    About 6 million adults, teens and children have bipolar disorder (BD) in the U.S. It’s often diagnosed before the age of 25, and it is a lifelong condition. Not All BD Is the Same There are actually four types of BD. With bipolar I disorder ,…
    • 1 month ago
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  • Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios preventivos, como los exámenes…
    • 11 months ago
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  • Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show hearing…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • RE: WHEN MY ACCOUNT WILL BE ACTIVE AS I HAVE ALREADY PAID LAST WEEK , HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME ACTIVE AS I AM GETTING DIFFERENT INFORMATION FROM YOUR PERSONEL

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hi- A payment could take up to 72 business hours to post. Customer service can be reached at 888-697-0683. If you have an account set up on our Blue Access for Members site, you're able to send a secure message after you have logged in. We can also…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • RE: Fitness Center

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Good Morning!! Many of our plans do offer the option to enroll in our Fitness Program, which is administered by Healthways, Inc. This program gives you unlimited access to a nationwide network of fitness centers that are available at a low monthly…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Some drugs should be checked to make sure they are safe and used correctly. This may mean that a step called pre-approval (sometimes called prior authorization) is needed before it will be covered by your plan. Like hospital stays and some types of…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doctor’s office, but…
    • 2 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. As you prepare to buy coverage, there is some important information you can gather to help decide what plan is best for you and your family. Who Do You See? Use…
    • over 4 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

    Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over the age 65 takes…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Medicare
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  • RE: I am 24 years old and on my parent's plan. What can they see about my doctor's visits?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team
    Hello, Whichever parent is the policy holder for your plan will be able to see your EOB on their Blue Access for Members account. What the EOB states will depend on what your doctor bills. However, typically a lab service is listed as Lab Service and…
    • over 8 years ago
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