Plan Year 2026
Benefits that Work for You
Smart Choices Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
Plan Year 2026 began Sept. 1, 2025, and runs through Aug 31, 2026. You can learn more about the HealthSelect of Texas® and Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM plans and benefits changes by viewing the resources on this page.
HealthSelect of Texas and Consumer Directed HealthSelect Updates
New Diabetes Management Program
Omada® for Diabetes is a digital diabetes management program that delivers personalized health coaching and education to help participants manage diabetes. With expert support from a dedicated care team and smart devices to monitor progress, participants will learn to make small changes that last—at their own pace—so they live healthier, feel better and have more energy. Learn more.
Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the total in-network annual out-of-pocket maximum will increase for all HealthSelect medical plans, including Consumer Directed HealthSelect. The out-of-pocket maximum will increase to $8,300 for employee-only coverage and $16,600 for family coverage. The out-of-pocket maximum includes expenses you pay toward medical and prescription drug copays, coinsurance and deductibles, if your plan has one.
Benefit Materials
Medical Benefits Guide - Learn about the HealthSelect of Texas and Consumer Directed HealthSelect medical plans, including information about changes to your medical benefits and how to access important resources for Plan Year 2026. Brochure
BCBSTX Personal Health Assistants are available
by phone
Call a BCBSTX Personal Health
Assistant toll-free
(800) 252-8039 (TTY:711)
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and
Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. CT.
You can also communicate via secure chat and secure messaging
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
after logging into Blue Access for Members