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Plan Year Ending Soon? Learn How to Make the Most of It
BCBSTX Connect Team
September 9, 2019
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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Having a medical procedure or test? You could earn a cash Member Reward!*
BCBSTX Connect Team
March 5, 2019
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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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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Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
BCBSTX Connect Team
February 14, 2019
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 self...
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Keep Costs Down, Stay In-Network
BCBSTX Connect Team
October 1, 2018
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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“Tiered” Networks Explained
BCBSTX Connect Team
October 1, 2018
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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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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The Folks Come Through: My College (Health) Care Package
BCBSTX Connect Team
July 11, 2018
The ultimate college care package for your health. Health needs while away at college.
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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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Benefits Value Advisor: Helping to Navigate the Often Choppy Waters of Health Care
BCBSTX Connect Team
June 5, 2018
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 go...
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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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Using Blue Access for Members (BAM)
BCBSTX Connect Team
November 25, 2014
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
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Claims: Everything You Need to Know
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.
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