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Jun 10, 2021, 11:48 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Joins Forces with Feeding America® to Combat Food Insecurity Exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has joined forces with Feeding America®, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to...

Apr 20, 2021, 09:00 ET More Texans Qualify for Financial Assistance for Health Insurance Coverage

With the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, more Texans are now eligible to receive additional funding that could lower their monthly ...

Mar 25, 2021, 13:00 ET James G. Springfield Named President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) today announced James G. "Jim" Springfield, FACHE, has been named president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of...

Mar 22, 2021, 12:33 ET 7 Tips to Help Guide You Through the Special Enrollment Period

Selecting a health insurance plan that meets you or your family's needs can be challenging under normal circumstances but trying to navigate options...

Feb 15, 2021, 16:24 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Multiple Plan Options During Special Enrollment Period

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is again offering multiple health plan options with the opening today of the federal marketplace's...

Dec 10, 2020, 15:15 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Awards $1.8 Million in 2021 Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® Grants

With a focus on targeting the socio-economic and social determinants of health impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross and Blue...

Nov 12, 2020, 13:18 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas presenta una cobertura Medicare Advantage mejorada

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) presenta una cobertura Medicare Advantage para 2021 dirigida a ampliar y mejorar el acceso a servicios...

Nov 11, 2020, 11:02 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Launch Enhanced Medicare Advantage Plan

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will launch a Medicare Advantage plan for 2021 aimed at expanding and enhancing access to quality,...

Nov 09, 2020, 16:27 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas ofrece coberturas más económicas durante el Período de inscripciones

Los residentes de Texas que reúnan los requisitos podrían ser elegibles para un pago mensual de $0 en algunas de nuestras coberturas médicas de Blue...

Nov 09, 2020, 11:59 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering More Affordable Plans During Open Enrollment

Eligible Texans may qualify for a $0 monthly payment on some of our health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) during the current ...

Nov 02, 2020, 14:35 ET It's Open Enrollment Season: Know Your Options

It's open enrollment season, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will be actively working to help Texans learn more about health...

Oct 06, 2020, 11:57 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Issue Premium Relief reaffirming its ongoing support and commitment to members, customers and communities

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced today that it will take further action to support its members, customers and communities...

Aug 31, 2020, 16:01 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Opens 2021 Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® Grant Cycle

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has begun considering proposals for the 2021 Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grant cycle, and is...

Jun 17, 2020, 13:07 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Launch Epic Platform to Improve Patient and Provider Experience

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will launch a new health information platform through Epic, establishing a two-way exchange of...

Apr 17, 2020, 10:00 ET Communities Foundation of Texas receives $1 Million donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to aid COVID-19 Relief Efforts across Texas

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in support of Texas community foundations and nonprofits, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) today...

Apr 03, 2020, 10:41 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Waiving Member Cost-Sharing to Ease Access to Care Related COVID-19

In a move to ease administrative requirements so members can more easily get access to the care they need, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas...

Apr 02, 2020, 15:55 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Launches Special Enrollment Period for Some Employers

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas today announced it will offer a special enrollment period (SEP) for its insured group customers. Employees of...

Mar 07, 2020, 13:44 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas will waive member copays and deductibles for COVID-19 tests

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) members will have access to coronavirus (COVID-19) testing as recommended by the Centers for Disease...

Mar 03, 2020, 15:33 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Introduces Blue Energy Solutions to Address Healthcare Costs for Energy Customers

In a move to offer a comprehensive and unique approach to healthcare benefits for companies in the energy industry, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of...

Jan 23, 2020, 11:33 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas dona $5 millones para financiar becas para estudiantes de Medicina de UH y crear un programa de orientación

La Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Houston recibió un donativo de $5 millones por parte de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). El ...

Jan 23, 2020, 11:17 ET $5 Million Gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Fund Scholarships for UH Medical Students; Create Pipeline Program

The University of Houston College of Medicine has received a $5 million gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The gift will provide ...

Jan 23, 2020, 10:54 ET $5 Million Gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Fund Scholarships for UH Medical Students; Create Pipeline Program

The University of Houston College of Medicine has received a $5 million gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The gift will provide ...

Jan 22, 2020, 10:00 ET $5 Million Gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Fund Scholarships for UH Medical Students; Create Pipeline Program

The University of Houston College of Medicine has received a $5 million gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The gift will provide ...

Nov 06, 2019, 10:00 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Reaches Agreement with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Provider Group In-Network Beginning Jan. 1, 2020

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic have reached an agreement on a new multi-year contract centered around a...

Nov 04, 2019, 13:05 ET Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Awards More Than $1.6 million To Fight Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced today the awarding of more than $1.6 million in Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grants...