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  • Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team July 29, 2022
    If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to your ov...
    • 15910 Views
  • HIPAA: What more do you need to know?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 11, 2020
    Privacy laws like HIPAA have made a difference in making sure your health problems are kept private. Make sure you know how they work and what you may need to do if you want others close to you to know more.
    • 8915 Views
  • Preparing for College: Don’t Forget the Health Care Package

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team July 11, 2018
    Make sure your new college student is prepared with their very own health care package.
    • 7609 Views
  • How to Get More out of an Appointment with Your Doctor

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team January 25, 2018
    The best way to get more out of your health care dollar is to get more out of an appointment with your doctor. That is easy to do—just follow these tips before, during and after your visit.
    • 7354 Views
  • What Preventive Services Are Covered Under My Plan?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team December 13, 2017
    Learn about which preventive care services may be covered under your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas health insurance plan.
    • 103533 Views
  • Getting to Know Your Doctor

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2017
    Here are 12 common questions to ask your doctor or other health care provider: Can you tell me about your training and experience? What about your staff? Will your services and any treatment or surgery be covered by my health insurance ? Are you...
    • 8205 Views
  • Hurricane Harvey: Supporting Our Employees and Their Communities

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team September 27, 2017
    While natural disasters can be destructive and heartbreaking, they can also show the resilience of our communities. BCBSTX is ready to help our colleagues, friends and neighbors affected by Hurricane Harvey get back on their feet.
    • 1760 Views
  • Hurricane Harvey: A Message from Our President

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team September 6, 2017
    Hurricane Harvey has devastated the southeast region of Texas. We understand that many of you have questions and we’re here to help. As our president explains in this personal message, “We won’t leave you stranded.”
    • 1557 Views
  • When an Appeal Is Denied There May Be Another Option

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team July 26, 2016
    Learn about the Independent Review Organization (IRO). Why do we have it? What is it for? Who are the members? When can you use it? Find answers here.
    • 5798 Views
  • How HMO Works – Emergency Room Coverage

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team April 28, 2015
    Accidents happen. Learn how to use your HMO coverage during an emergency.
    • 48171 Views
  • How to Choose the Right Hospice Program

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 3, 2015
    Knowing how to choose the right hospice program can make the end of life easier for a loved one—and for you. Asking these 6 questions can help.
    • 6637 Views
  • My Claim Has Been Denied, Now What?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team February 12, 2015
    The last thing you want to worry about is a denied claim. But if your claim is denied, you can submit an appeal. Here’s how.
    • 34496 Views
  • Claims: Everything You Need to Know

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team February 10, 2015
    Find out how health insurance claims work, including how to submit a claim and how to check the status of a claim.
    • 29216 Views
  • Pick a Plan, Find a Doctor

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team September 2, 2014
    Now that you are covered, there’s a big next step you need to take right now. That’s to find a doctor who is right for you. Let’s walk through how you do it.
    • 28307 Views
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