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    Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team June 11, 2025
    Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor...
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    Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 29, 2025
    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.....
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    Get to Know Your Medical Tests: Preventive vs. Diagnostic

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 28, 2025
    When your doctor orders a test for you, it’s important to know what type of test is ordered. There are two types, preventive and diagnostic. Knowing the difference between these two types of tests will help you better understand your treatment ....
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    Saving Money Is Simple with Blue365

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 28, 2025
    If you like saving money, check out Blue365®. You have lots of chances to save big with the free health and wellness discount program offered to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) members. Who Can Use Blue365? Any member of a&nbsp...
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    Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 27, 2025
    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...
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    Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team May 1, 2025
    You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible and think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for yo...
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    Is Your Pharmacy In-Network?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team April 24, 2025
    It makes sense to ensure your health care provider is in the network before you make an appointment. When you use an in-network provider and facility, you get the most from your health insurance plan. The same is true with your pharmacy. When you...
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    Planning a Trip? Be Sure to Pack Some International Health Insurance

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team April 11, 2025
    Almost 1 in 4 Americans have had a health issue while traveling abroad. Do you know what you would do if you were traveling outside the U.S. and got sick or injured? Many people expect that their U.S. health plan will cover them wherever they go...
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    Planning International Travel this Summer? Check Your Coverage Options

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team April 10, 2025
    Are you planning to travel outside the U.S.? Whether work sends you abroad or you travel for fun, the key is to be prepared. Before you travel, learn about your international health insurance options in case you need care while you’re away. Co.....
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    Health Insurance Terms: What Is Recommended Clinical Review?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 28, 2025
    Sometimes, it seems like you need to bring a dictionary to the doctor’s office. Medical terms can be a mouthful. The names of prescription medicines don’t always roll off the tongue either. In fact, the lack of “simple speak” ...
    • 48660 Views
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    A Powerful 24/7 Resource: Meet a Benefits Value Advisor

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 12, 2025
    No doubt about it, the health care system can be confusing. When you have questions about your health care coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers members a great go-to resource — Benefits Value Advisors (BVA). Get clear answers....
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    MyPrime.com – 24/7 Prescription Drug Access

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 10, 2025
    If you have prescription drug coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Prime Therapeutics® is your pharmacy benefit manager. You can visit MyPrime.com (your PBM’s member website) on any mobile devices, like...
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    Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 5, 2025
    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...
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    Get the Best Price on Your Prescriptions

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team March 5, 2025
    There are many things to know when it comes to getting the medicine you need. How much will it cost? Is there one that will work just as well but cost less? Does it matter where I go to get my prescription filled? And these are just a few. But don&rs...
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    The Help You Need to Navigate Your Health Plan

    BCBSTX Connect Team
    BCBSTX Connect Team February 21, 2025
    Insurance can be confusing. We’re here to help. Our Help Center can help you find the answers you need to use your benefits and get answers to key questions. Get Help in One Handy Place Bookmark the Help Center and visit often for quick, e...
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