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    Having a Health Care Procedure? You Could Earn Cash with Members Rewards

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 13, 2025
    Did you know you can shop and compare costs for hundreds of health care procedures online? Just like shopping for new tires for your car or a new computer, doing a little comparison shopping can really pay off. The price of health care services can...
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    Save Money with Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 11, 2025
    MedsYourWay® is not available to all members. Check your plan materials or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have this program. You may be able to pay less for your prescription drugs with our drug discount card benefit program. MedsY...
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    Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 11, 2025
    Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor...
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    Find Healthy Deals with Blue365

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 29, 2025
    Do your shopping lists never end? Are you a champion bargain hunter? Then Blue365® is perfect for you. Blue365 is a discount service that saves you money on a variety of everyday needs and healthy lifestyle aids. How Does It Work? Any member of a...
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    Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 29, 2025
    Many people may not know that there are two types of care you can receive when you go to the doctor — preventive care and medical care. The type of care is different, and your costs may be different, too. Medical Care vs. Preventive Care Think.....
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    Saving Money Is Simple with Blue365

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 28, 2025
    If you like saving money, check out Blue365®. You have lots of chances to save big with the free health and wellness discount program offered to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) members. Who Can Use Blue365? Any member of a&nbsp...
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    Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 27, 2025
    If you’re looking for some great discounts on health-related products and services, check out the Blue365® program. It’s just one more advantage of being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas member. You and your family can save with...
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    How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 8, 2025
    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 doc...
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    Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 1, 2025
    You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible and think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for yo...
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    Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team April 24, 2025
    It makes sense to ensure your health care provider is in the network before you make an appointment. When you use an in-network provider and facility, you get the most from your health insurance plan. The same is true with your pharmacy. When you...
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    Planning a Trip? Be Sure to Pack Some International Health Insurance

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Almost 1 in 4 Americans have had a health issue while traveling abroad. Do you know what you would do if you were traveling outside the U.S. and got sick or injured? Many people expect that their U.S. health plan will cover them wherever they go...
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    Planning International Travel this Summer? Check Your Coverage Options

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team April 10, 2025
    Are you planning to travel outside the U.S.? Whether work sends you abroad or you travel for fun, the key is to be prepared. Before you travel, learn about your international health insurance options in case you need care while you’re away. Co.....
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    Health Insurance Terms: What Is Recommended Clinical Review?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 28, 2025
    Sometimes, it seems like you need to bring a dictionary to the doctor’s office. Medical terms can be a mouthful. The names of prescription medicines don’t always roll off the tongue either. In fact, the lack of “simple speak” ...
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    A Powerful 24/7 Resource: Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 12, 2025
    No doubt about it, the health care system can be confusing. When you have questions about your health care coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers members a great go-to resource — Benefits Value Advisors (BVA). Get clear answers....
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    MyPrime.com – 24/7 Prescription Drug Access

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 10, 2025
    If you have prescription drug coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Prime Therapeutics® is your pharmacy benefit manager. You can visit MyPrime.com (your PBM’s member website) on any mobile devices, like...
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