News and Updates

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.

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.

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.

12/04/24 - Commit to taking small steps that can make a big difference in keeping your heart healthy this winter.

11/06/24 - One in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

10/02/24 - If you’re struggling with bone, muscle or joint pain, there’s help available to you through your HealthSelect^SM medical plan benefits. Learn about the Hinge Health program and sign up today to start reducing your pain.

09/05/2024 - Several new condition management programs are now available at no additional cost to eligible HealthSelect medical plan participants. 

08/07/2024 - As a HealthSelect^SM medical plan participant, HealthSelectShoppERS^SM is your tool for comparing costs for certain services and procedures at in-network facilities. Learn how Miriam saves money and earns rewards.

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.

05/21/2024 - Consumer Directed HealthSelect is a high-deductible health plan administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.

05/01/2024 - HealthSelect of Texas is a network-based medical plan administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.