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Quit Smoking for Good

BCBSTX Connect Team

One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any age. “Quitting…
- 12 days ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

BCBSTX Connect Team

The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your body aren…
- 12 days ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

BCBSTX Connect Team

If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it’s always good to err on the side of safety…
- 8 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

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Sabemos que la terminología sobre la atención médica puede causar confusión. Un término que seguramente encontrarás es el de "gasto máximo de bolsillo". ¿Qué significa esto? ¿Cómo te afecta a ti y a tu familia? ¿Cómo influye a tu elección de cobertura…
- 9 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

BCBSTX Connect Team

If you have diabetes, even your mouth is affected. Regular dental care and managing your blood sugar level go hand in hand to keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar Levels Gum disease — also called periodontal disease …
- 9 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You

BCBSTX Connect Team

Getting a flu shot can help you stay healthy. Flu season usually starts in October and peaks between December and February. As many have learned, it can linger through the spring. If you didn't get a flu shot before the start of the season, ask your…
- over 1 year ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
RE: Name change after ID cards are issued ?

BCBSTX Connect Team

Hello, Yes, we can change a member's name and issue new ID cards if there is a name change. If your wife signs up for her plan directly through us she can contact us by phone or by sending a message through the Message Center on her Blue Access account…
- over 11 years ago
- Ask BCBSTX
- Questions And Answers
Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

BCBSTX Connect Team

Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby can be an exciting time. It’s easy to be busy making plans and preparations, but one aspect of your health not always discussed during this time is making sure you keep up with good dental care. Good dental care…
- 8 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

EquipoConnect

Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que hayan contratado cobertura médica para particulares. Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) para 2026, comienza una reacción en cadena.* Hemos trabajado arduamente…
- 5 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
What Is Coordination of Benefits?

BCBSTX Connect Team

When you need care and are on two different health insurance plans, your insurers will coordinate your benefits (COB). This helps you get maximum coverage when you need it. If you’re covered by two different health plans, your provider may file the…
- over 1 year ago
- Benefits & Coverage
- Blogs