News and Updates
Get the support you need during perimenopause and menopause
05/08/2025 - A woman’s health changes throughout her life, especially during midlife. Perimenopause happens in the years leading up to menopause. I
When your doctor prescribes opioids
04/03/2025 - Prescription opioids can be appropriate for adults with moderate to severe pain. But it’s important to be aware of their side effects and ask your doctor questions when they prescribe them.
Member Story: Healthy mind, healthy body
04/03/2025 - Jewell Smith with the Office of the Attorney General got more than she expected when she went to her agency’s on-site preventive checkup: “It was life-changing for me.
Help relieve pain and move more freely with Hinge Health
01/08/2025 - If limited mobility or pain are keeping you from being active, your HealthSelectSM medical plan benefits may be able to help. Learn how the Hinge Health program can help treat joint and muscle pain and get you moving.
Something special for your heart this holiday season
12/04/24 - Commit to taking small steps that can make a big difference in keeping your heart healthy this winter.
Digital program Learn to Live offers new option for mental health care
11/06/24 - One in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Combat pain with Hinge Health
10/02/24 - If you’re struggling with bone, muscle or joint pain, there’s help available to you through your HealthSelectSM medical plan benefits. Learn about the Hinge Health program and sign up today to start reducing your pain.
What's new for Plan Year 2025
09/05/2024 - Several new condition management programs are now available at no additional cost to eligible HealthSelect medical plan participants.
Your tool to save money on health care services and procedures
08/07/2024 - As a HealthSelectSM medical plan participant, HealthSelectShoppERSSM is your tool for comparing costs for certain services and procedures at in-network facilities. Learn how Miriam saves money and earns rewards.
Breastfeeding benefits for both mom and baby
08/07/24 - Breastfeeding can provide health benefits for both you and your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers breastfeed for at least the first six weeks of life, when possible.
Consumer Directed HealthSelect medical plan: the basics
05/21/2024 - Consumer Directed HealthSelect is a high-deductible health plan administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
HealthSelect of Texas medical plan: the basics
05/01/2024 - HealthSelect of Texas is a network-based medical plan administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.