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    What Is 3D Mammography?

    Women have choices when it comes to breast cancer screenings. A standard mammogram every one or two years is the recommended best practice for early detection. It can detect breast cancer up to three years before it can be felt. Since their introduc...
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    Open Enrollment — Time to Choose Your 2027 Plan

    The open enrollment period can be confusing. Premiums. Deductibles. Coinsurance. Networks. We can help. Here are three important steps to help you prepare for this year’s open enrollment for 2027 health insurance coverage. Step 1: Make Note of.....
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    Looking for Ways to Save on Healthy Gifts?

    Do your shopping lists never end? Are you a champion bargain hunter? Then Blue365® is perfect for you. Blue365 is a discount service that saves you money on a variety of everyday needs and healthy lifestyle aids. How Does It Work? Any member of a...
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    Know Your Colorectal Cancer Screening Options

    Getting screened for colon cancer is an important way to protect your health. Colon cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. But colon cancer can be successfully treated when it is found and treated early. Until it grows or...
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    Get to Know Your Medical Tests: Preventive vs. Diagnostic

    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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    Get Fit and Save in October

    Well onTarget and the Fitness Program 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 back in shape, n...
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    What Is an HMO?

    An HMO — or health maintenance organization — can help keep your costs lower and more predictable compared to other types of plans. With one doctor to coordinate your care, an HMO health plan is easy to use. An HMO health plan offers: Mo...
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    Is My Prescription a Pharmacy or Medical Benefit?

    It’s no secret that prescription drugs can be pricey. One of the best ways to save on the drugs you are prescribed is to make sure you understand how your health plan benefits work. A good place to start is to answer this question: Is my prescr....
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    Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

    If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to yo...
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    What Is Coordination of Benefits?

    When you need care and are on two different health insurance plans, your insurers will coordinate your benefits (COB). This helps you get maximum coverage when you need it. If you’re covered by two different health plans, your provider may fil.....
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    Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    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...
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    Keep Health Issues in Check with Telemedicine Visits

    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.....
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    Having Trouble Setting Up Your Premium Payments?

    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....
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    Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

    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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    Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

    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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