Your tool to save money on health care services and procedures
Aug. 7, 2024
Miriam, a HealthSelect of Texas® medical plan participant, was feeling tired, and had shortness of breath and swelling in her legs. Her primary care provider (PCP) recommended she see a heart specialist. Miriam’s PCP submitted a referral to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for an in-network doctor.
Miriam’s heart specialist ordered a cardiac CT scan. Miriam logged in to her Blue Access for MembersSM account to find in-network imaging centers nearby. She was pleased to find CT scan providers that qualified for HealthSelectShoppERSSM rewards.
Miriam found a lower-cost, in-network facility with high quality ratings to perform her cardiac CT scan. She chose that facility and was eligible for a $100 reward through HealthSelectShoppERS. The reward was deposited into a TexFlex health care flexible spending account (FSA) the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) opened for her. Eligible HealthSelect participants can earn up to $500 per plan year per household.
Shop around for your services and procedures
Like Miriam, as a HealthSelectSM medical plan participant, you can compare costs for certain services and procedures at in-network facilities through the HealthSelectShoppERS program. HealthSelectShoppERS may even help you save money on quality health care and earn health care FSA rewards for choosing cost-effective care.
If you are an active employee and are enrolled in HealthSelect of Texas, HealthSelectSM Out-of-State or Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM, you may be able to take advantage of HealthSelectShoppERS. Consumer Directed HealthSelect participants can earn rewards deposited to a limited-purpose FSA, which can be used for dental and vision care expenses. Retirees and Medicare primary plan participants are not eligible.
Questions?
If you have questions about HealthSelectShoppERS, call a BCBSTX Personal Health Assistant toll-free at (800) 252-8039 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., or live chat Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT. Secure messaging is available 24 hours a day, and you will receive an email response in one to two days. Secure chat and secure messaging are available once you are logged in to Blue Access for MembersSM.
If you have questions about a TexFlex health care flexible spending account (FSA), contact TexFlex customer care, toll-free, at (866) 353-9839 (TTY: 711). Representatives are available from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT, Monday – Friday, excluding holidays.