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  • Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

    January 17, 2024
    When you're ready to quit tobacco, you boost your chance for success. When that day comes, we’re here to help you stay strong. The Well onTarget® portal provides self-help programs, tips and tools to help you break free from tobacco. The di...
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  • Find Out If You Have a Copay Before You Go to the Doctor

    January 4, 2024
    Before visiting your health care provider, check to see if you’ll need to make a copay. You can find out your copay amount by looking at your member ID card or checking your benefit booklet or health plan contract. You can also log in to y...
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  • How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    January 2, 2024
    When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doc...
    • 6008 Views

  • What You Need to Know About Subrogation

    December 13, 2023
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is always on the lookout for ways to help control the rising costs of health care. It’s important that we do so for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit more de...
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  • Need Information? Here’s Where to Find It

    December 5, 2023
    There are many ways you can get information from Blue Cross and Shield of Texas. We offer options to suit a variety of communication preferences. Our Website Visit bcbstx.com for information about all BCBSTX has to offer: If you’re s...
    • 20169 Views

  • Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    December 5, 2023
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a...
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  • Is Your Care Covered? Talk to Your Doctor

    December 5, 2023
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. Staying healthy is easier when you understand the ins and outs of your health care plan. Some types of care and treatment require prior authorization. With prior...
    • 7648 Views

  • How Prior Authorization Helps

    November 16, 2023
    Prior Authorization helps make sure prescription medicines are being used safely, as intended and at the best cost. Only a handful of drugs need prior authorization, also called pre-approval. Those are often the ones that cost the most or the ones...
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  • Keep Your Member ID Card Close

    November 13, 2023
    It might be a thin piece of plastic tucked in your wallet until you need it. Or it might be something you find in an app on your phone. Either way, your member ID card packs a wallop. What else holds everything you need to take care of your health...
    • 52786 Views

  • Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

    November 6, 2023
    You need a new drug and find your prescription isn’t covered. Or you’ve taken a drug in the past and find it’s no longer covered. Find out why meds may not be covered, and what you can do next. Health plans cover a wide range of med...
    • 731 Views

  • Enrolled for 2024? Here’s What to Expect Next

    October 26, 2023
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. When you enrolled in your 2024 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) health plan, you started a chain reaction.* We have been hard at work for several months...
    • 20571 Views

  • What’s In Your Benefit Book?

    October 26, 2023
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. In some of the emails, letters and other communications you get from us, you may notice the phrase, “See your Benefit Book for details.” That’s be...
    • 582 Views

  • Need to See a Specialist?

    October 23, 2023
    When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doc may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to see...
    • 13439 Views

  • You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

    October 17, 2023
    Using a mail order pharmacy service can save you time, and maybe even money. It's convenient because your prescriptions are mailed right to you. That saves you a trip to the pharmacy. You can enjoy home delivery from Express Scripts® Pharmacy &nb...
    • 14261 Views

  • Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    October 13, 2023
    Some drugs must be approved by your health plan before they will be covered. That’s to make sure they are safe and used right. If you are told a drug needs pre-approval (sometimes called prior authorization), that does not mean it isn’t c...
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