Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Plan Year Ending Soon? Learn How to Make the Most of It

BCBSTX Connect Team October 22, 2020

If the end of your health plan year is coming soon, the clock is ticking on health appointments you’ve missed or procedures you want to get in. If you have a deductible and you’ve met it, more of the cost of your care may be covered by your plan...
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HIPAA: What more do you need to know?

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.
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To Keep Costs Down, Stay In-Network

BCBSTX Connect Team December 31, 2019

When you shop, you want the items you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? To keep your health care as affordable as you can, choose to use providers in your health plan’s network. A plan’s ne...
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New Member? 3 Simple Steps to Get Started

BCBSTX Connect Team December 31, 2019

Now that you have a new Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas health plan, learn how to use it!
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Self-Management Programs: Managing Your Stress

BCBSTX Connect Team February 15, 2019

Stress comes in different forms and can come from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Too many commitments to keep track of? Sometimes it can be overwhelming, and may lead to low energy, headaches or body aches. ...
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Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

BCBSTX Connect Team February 14, 2019

Maybe you’ve told yourself that you were going to quit using tobacco, but you just haven’t been able to make the commitment yet. Luckily, our Well onTarget portal provides self-management programs, tips and techniques and resources to help you...
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Self-Management Programs: Improving Nutrition

BCBSTX Connect Team February 14, 2019

Nutrition is a complicated topic. Whether you’re trying to understand how to eat better because of a health condition or just for your overall health, learning about what not to eat can be overwhelming. Luckily, our Well onTarget portal ...
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Preparing for College: Don’t Forget the Health Care Package

BCBSTX Connect Team July 11, 2018

Make sure your new college student is prepared with their very own health care package.
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Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

BCBSTX Connect Team June 11, 2018

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Benefits Value Advisors (BVA) are ready to help you with your health care coverage questions. We’ve talked with a few of our BVAs to get some insight into the different situations that they’ve help...
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Where to Go When You Don’t Think it’s an Emergency

BCBSTX Connect Team April 26, 2018

Gain a better understanding to avoid exorbitant ER health care costs
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How to Get More out of an Appointment with Your Doctor

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.
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What Preventive Services Are Covered Under My Plan?

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.
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Information about Coverage When You Travel Abroad

BCBSTX Connect Team November 16, 2017

Get information about how to use your health insurance when traveling out of state or the country through the BlueCard program
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Hurricane Harvey: Supporting Our Employees and Their Communities

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.
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Hurricane Harvey: Meeting Health Coverage Needs in a Time of Crisis

BCBSTX Connect Team September 7, 2017

If you’re one of our members impacted by Hurricane Harvey, it’s important for you to know that we’re following guidelines that will help ensure you can get the health care you need during this difficult time. Learn more about your options in this...
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