Proof of medical coverage: how to get a copy of Form 1095-B from your health plan provider

Jan. 10, 2024

Form 1095-B contains information to prove that you (and any of your covered dependents) had medical coverage for the last calendar year. You no longer need to provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with a copy of this form during tax season, but the form is available to you if you want it. Your health plan provider will send this information to the IRS electronically.

How can I get a copy of my Form 1095-B?

If you want a copy of your Form 1095-B to keep with your tax or insurance records, you can get one from your health plan provider.

If you participated in a HealthSelect of Texas^® medical plan through the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) in 2023 and were not enrolled in Medicare, beginning in late January 2024, you can get a copy of Form 1095-B online through your Blue Access for Members^SM account. Or, you can request a paper copy be mailed to you by calling Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) at (800) 252-8039 (TTY: 711). This includes members in Consumer Directed HealthSelect^SM.

Please note: All covered dependents will be included on one form; your Blue Access for Members account will not show a separate form for each of your dependents.

For more information

For more information about Form 1095-B, go to ERS’ Form 1095-B FAQs webpage.

Have another benefits question?

If you have benefits or coverage questions, BCBSTX Personal Health Assistants are available by phone toll-free at (800) 252-8039 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., CT 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., CT after logging into Blue Access for Members^SM.