• Some Diabetic Test Strips May Be Available at a Lower Cost

    If you live with diabetes, you know that one of the biggest challenges is keeping your blood sugar at close-to-normal levels. It’s important to maintain glucose levels as close to normal as possible to help reduce the chance of any diabetes-rel....
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  • Telemedicine: The Modern-Day House Call

    You and your doctor have busy schedules. So busy that you might think there’s no time to get an appointment. We have good news. Visiting with a doctor is now easier, thanks to telemedicine. In today’s tech world, you can stay tele-healthy...
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  • You and Your Doctor: Working Together to Keep You Healthy

    When you need medical care, do you have a doctor you can call? If not, find a doctor you can call your own. Don’t wait until you’re sick to become a patient. You’ll want to find a Medical Group (MG) and a primary car...
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  • Comparison Shop for Your Health Care Services

    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. Having a good relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is an important way to make the most of your health coverage. Your PCP helps make sure you use...
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  • How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. As you prepare to buy coverage, there is some important information you can gather to help decide what plan is best for you and your family. Who Do You See? Use...
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  • What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?

    What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?

    Getting to know your new doctor can be a bit overwhelming or scary. But having an open and honest relationship with them means better care for you. Check out the advice that our customer advocate gives to Victor who just switched to a new health...
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  • What Does “in-network” Mean?

    What Does “in-network” Mean?

    Sometimes the words used in health care can be confusing. Making sure you know what "in-network" means may also mean you might save money. Listen in on this discussion between our health advocate and Victor, a BCBTX member. Find more Health Care...
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  • Where Can I Go If I Have Questions About My Health Coverage?

    Where Can I Go If I Have Questions About My Health Coverage?

    Health insurance can be a bit confusing but we're here to help. From mobile applications to blogs, Vanessa gets the low-down in this video. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 12/11/2020; Video revised 6/2023
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  • Manage My Condition

    Manage My Condition

    While out on a run, a BCBSTX Customer Advocate Marissa bumps into her good friend and they start discussing her mother’s health. The Customer Advocate shares a bit of insight with her friend, letting her know that there are options for her mother...
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  • Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

    Use Member Rewards To Get Money Back

    Need to find a specialist? Use Member Rewards and get rewarded up to $500! Learn more about how you could earn cash with Member Rewards. Find more Health Care One-to-One videos. Originally published 12/11/2020; Revised 10/19/2023
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  • Time to Get Those Exams You've Been Putting Off

    If you’re like many people, this year has passed by in a blur. It’s likely that some of your routine health exams didn’t happen. And if the end of your health plan year is coming soon, all the more reason to review your health benef...
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  • Member Voice: Cecilia — individual health insurance…“It Was Like Winning the Lottery!”

    Member Voice: Cecilia — individual health insurance…“It Was Like Winning the Lottery!”

    In 2008, Cecilia lost her health insurance when her company laid her off. “It was an awful feeling,” Cecilia said. “After my company was downsized, I tried to purchase insurance on my own, but it was too expensive.” Cecilia had to go without the...
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