Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

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- September 9, 2019
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Plan Year Ending Soon? Learn How to Make the Most of It

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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BCBSTX Connect Team
- March 5, 2019
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Having a medical procedure or test? You could earn a cash Member Reward!*

Did you know you can shop for 1,600 medical procedures online and compare costs for different locations? The price of medical services can vary by hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars depending on where you go get them. Just like shopping...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- February 15, 2019
- My Coverage Explained
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Self-Management Programs: Managing Your Stress

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...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- February 14, 2019
- My Coverage Explained
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Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

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...
- 228 Views
BCBSTX Connect Team
- February 14, 2019
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Self-Management Programs: Improving Nutrition

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 provides...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- February 14, 2019
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Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Achieving a healthy weight can be difficult for many reasons, but it doesn’t mean that it isn’t possible. With determination and a healthy outlook, getting there might be easier than you think. Luckily, our Well onTarget portal provides...
- 2051 Views
BCBSTX Connect Team
- October 1, 2018
- My Coverage Explained
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Keep Costs Down, Stay In-Network

When you shop, you want the items you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care services? You probably want access to quality doctors and other health care providers at an affordable cost, right? The way...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- October 1, 2018
- My Coverage Explained
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“Tiered” Networks Explained

It’s important to make sure you understand your health insurance coverage and how tiered networks work. After all, the more you understand your insurance and how to use it, the better you can take care of yourself or your family, right? .....
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- July 11, 2018
- My Coverage Explained
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Preparing for College: Don’t Forget the Health Care Package

Make sure your new college student is prepared with their very own health care package.
- 5715 Views
BCBSTX Connect Team
- July 11, 2018
- My Coverage Explained
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The Folks Come Through: My College (Health) Care Package

The ultimate college care package for your health. Health needs while away at college.
- 2757 Views
BCBSTX Connect Team
- June 11, 2018
- My Coverage Explained
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Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

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 hel....
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- June 5, 2018
- My Coverage Explained
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Benefits Value Advisor: Helping to Navigate the Often Choppy Waters of Health Care

Your doctor tells you that she wants to schedule a CT scan. You are a little worried about it since you’ve never had one and are not sure how it will go. You’re also unsure about how much your out-of-pocket costs will be, where you can...
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BCBSTX Connect Team
- April 26, 2018
- My Coverage Explained
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Where to Go When You Don’t Think it’s an Emergency

Gain a better understanding to avoid exorbitant ER health care costs
- 3838 Views
BCBSTX Connect Team
- November 25, 2014
- My Coverage Explained
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Using Blue Access for Members (BAM)

Do you need to access your claim history, an Explanation of Benefits, or any other information from your health insurance plan? Blue Access for Members is your portal to productivity—making your life simpler with a one-stop shop
- 33468 Views
BCBSTX Connect Team
- February 10, 2015
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Claims: Everything You Need to Know

Find out how health insurance claims work, including how to submit a claim and how to check the status of a claim.
- 15104 Views