What can a BCBSTX Personal Health Assistant do for you?

It’s not always easy navigating the health care system, but you don’t have to do it on your own. As a HealthSelectSM participant, you have access to a team of dedicated Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) care management clinicians who are ready to address your medical and mental health concerns.

BCBSTX Personal Health Assistants are available to help you and your covered family members make the best use of your HealthSelect medical plan benefits – and may even save you money on your medical expenses.

For example, a Personal Health Assistant can:

  • tell you if a doctor, hospital or other health care provider is in the HealthSelect network,

  • estimate the cost of health care services or procedures before you go to the doctor or hospital,

  • tell you if you need a referral or prior authorization to see a health care provider or to schedule a service,

  • check the status of your referrals and prior authorizations,

  • make appointments for you and

  • help you shop for cost-effective providers and earn HealthSelectShoppERSSM rewards. 

Extra support for those who need it

Do you have questions about specific health concerns or conditions? A Personal Health Assistant can help by connecting you with one of our Texas-based care management clinicians. Whether you have an upcoming surgery and have questions, recently had surgery and need follow up support, or if you were recently diagnosed or are managing a chronic or serious condition, a clinician can support you and your family. Clinicians listen to your concerns and take your health history, lifestyle and behaviors into account when offering guidance.

Know that your consultations will be confidential when you take advantage of this benefit.

Get started

BCBSTX Personal Health Assistants are available by phone Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT. and Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT. Call toll-free at (800) 252-8039 (TTY: 711).

If you have questions for a clinician about a physical or mental health concern or condition, call BCBSTX toll-free at (800) 252-8039 (TTY: 711) between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Monday – Friday and ask to speak with a care management clinician.