Plan Options:
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) network of providers remains the same and you can keep your current doctors.. You will receive a new Medical ID card that can be used for both medical and pharmacy benefits effective September 1, 2025. Please remember to show your new medical ID card to your medical provider. You will have the option to choose from four medical plans as detailed in the guide below. This year we introduce a new HSA High Deductible plan design that is compatible with Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Remember, if you enroll in a HMO plan, you will be required to select a Primary Care Physician (PCP) and Specialty Access will require a referral. Please carefully review the plan benefit summaries & rate chart, there are minor changes to certain benefits.
Brochures & Rates
Plan SBCs
Students
Students will have the option to apply for HMO Guest Memberships with HMO away from home care. Here are the guidelines for HMO students below. Students must fill out this application and submit it to BCBSTX.
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- Available to qualified dependents of the subscriber, who are out of the home HMO service area for 90 or more consecutive days attending school.
- A subscriber is not eligible for this type of Guest Membership.
- To qualify for a student Guest Membership, the dependent must not be residing with the subscriber and must be residing in the service area of another participating HMO.
- There is no administrative time limit on the length of a student Guest Membership.
- HMO Away From Home Care Guest Membership App
CONTACT INFORMATION
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas Helpline
For Questions About:
- Medical benefits
- Medical procedures
- Major imaging like MRI, CT, etc. (call before your appointment)
- Cost estimates for procedures
- Medical claims, EOBs
- Select or Change PCP
- Deductibles or Coinsurance
- Find In-network providers
- Blue Access for Members (BAM)
- Benefits Value Advisor
Phone: 855-762-6084 – available 24/7
Website: mybam.bcbstx.com
Well onTarget
Ovia Health
For Questions About:
- Women’s health
- Parenting
- LGBTQ
- Surrogacy and Adoption
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Support for Dads and Partners
- Autism
- Family Health
Phone: 888-421-7781
MD Live
For Questions About:
- Non-emergency symptoms
- Prescriptions
- Behavioral Health
Phone: 888-680-8646 – Available 24/7
Website: www.mdlive.com/bcbstx
24/7 Nurseline
For Questions About:
- Healthcare options/decisions
- Baby or teen health
- Diabetes and blood pressure
- And much more!
Phone: 800-581-0393 – Available 24/7
Employee Assistance Program
For Questions About:
- Mental healthcare (ie. Anger Management, Depression, Eating Disorder, LGBTQIA+, PTSD and more)
Website: www.guidanceresources.com
Web ID: BCBSTXEAP