Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

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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