Blogs

Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

BCBSTX Connect Team — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT

When you shop, you probably keep an eye on costs. You want to buy the things you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? Using providers in your health plan’s network can help you save money. A network inclu...(read more)

HIPAA: What More Do You Need to Know?

BCBSTX Connect Team — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:14:00 GMT

When you go to a doctor, dentist or eye doctor, you are asked to sign that you’ve seen their privacy statement. What does that mean? Thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you are reminded at each visi...(read more)

Keep Health Issues in Check with Telemedicine Visits

BCBSTX Connect Team — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:13:00 GMT

Does your health plan offer telemedicine visits with doctors in your plan’s network? Now's a good time to check. It may be just what you need to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, more health care facilities turned to telemedicin...(read more)

Get Fit and Save in August

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:15:00 GMT

Well onTarget, the Fitness Program and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Check your online account information or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you’re looking to stay in shape, or get b...(read more)

Having Trouble Setting Up Your Premium Payments?

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:50:59 GMT

We encourage members to make payments by electronic funds transfer and to set up monthly premium payments using Auto Bill Pay electronic funds transfers. When you’re first getting started, using electronic funds transfer helps us process your e...(read more)

Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

BCBSTX Connect Team — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:10:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:49:00 GMT

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 covered family membe...(read more)

Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

BCBSTX Connect Team — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:07:00 GMT

Vacation sounds good right about now. And whatever kind of vacation you like, there’s one thing that makes it go better – planning. Planning helps your road trip skip the bumps in the road. Planning helps you avoid turbulence, even once y...(read more)

Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:57:00 GMT

Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you’ve had changes in your health or life...(read more)

Men, Make Your Health a Priority

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 10:26:00 GMT

You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. So you may think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for your health. Screenings h...(read more)

Compare Health Care Costs

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opportunity ...(read more)

You and Your Doctor: Working Together to Keep You Healthy

BCBSTX Connect Team — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:52:00 GMT

When you need medical care, do you have a doctor you can call? If not, find a doctor you can call your own. Don’t wait until you’re sick to become a patient. If you have an HMO* or POS** plan, you’ll need to find a p...(read more)

Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

BCBSTX Connect Team — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:22:00 GMT

Nourishing your newborn baby is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth an...(read more)

Unlock Savings on Health Care

BCBSTX Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:08:00 GMT

No one likes to pay for health care. But we need health care to help us stay healthy, manage health conditions and get care when we need it most. Health insurance protects us from the financial burden of unexpected medical costs. There are a few ways...(read more)

Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

BCBSTX Connect Team — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:16:00 GMT

You’ve been to the doctor and paid your copay. How are you going to know when your claim is filed and finalized? Simple — you'll get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB will break down the services you received, the co...(read more)