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All team members have access to our online benefits enrollment platform 24/7 where you have the ability to enroll, select or change your benefits online during the annual open enrollment period, new hire orientation, and for qualifying events.
ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS [Any additional info/codes they should know?]
To get started, click on the link below to head to your enrollment portal!
Under certain circumstances, employees may be allowed to make changes to benefit elections during the plan year, if the event affects the employee, spouse, or dependent’s coverage eligibility. Any requested changes must be consistent with and on account of the qualifying event.
Examples Of Qualifying Events:
A status change from part-time to full-time is not a qualifying event, but it is a change in eligibility that will allow an employee to enroll in insurance.
A status change from full-time to part-time will cause employees to become ineligible for insurance benefits.
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COBRA Customer Service | insert phone number | insert URL
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives workers and their families the right to continue their existing group health plan coverage for a limited period of time when they would otherwise lose their coverage through a voluntary or involuntary job loss, a reduction in work hours, death, divorce, or other events.
The cost for coverage under COBRA is usually higher than the cost for employees under a group plan.
Cobra Qualifying Events
The following are qualifying events for covered employees if they cause the covered employee to lose coverage:
The following are qualifying events for the spouse and dependent child of a covered employee if they cause the spouse or dependent child to lose coverage:
In addition to the above, the following is a qualifying event for a dependent child of a covered employee if it causes the child to lose coverage:
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BCBS Customer Service | (800) 521-2227 | www.bcbstx.com
Network: BlueChoice PPO
How do I find an In-Network Doctor?
Did You Know?
You have 3 medical plans to choose from. Compare the different plan options in the chart below!
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Looking for more details about how items are covered? Please refer to the formal Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) below.
MDLive Customer Service | (888) 680-8646 | www.mdlive.com/bcbstx
With Virtual Visits, the doctor is always in. Get 24/7 non-emergency care from a board-certified doctor by phone, online video or mobile app from the privacy and comfort of your own home. Don’t risk crowded waiting rooms, expensive urgent care or ER bills, or waiting weeks or more to see a doctor, when you can speak with a Virtual Visits doctor within minutes.
Virtual Visits, provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and powered by MDLive, are a convenient alternative for treatment of more than 80 health conditions, including allergies, cold, flu, fever, headaches, nausea, sinus infections, etc.
Virtual Visits with licensed behavioral health therapists are available by appointment. Get virtual care for anxiety, depression, stress management, and more.
Having a Virtual Visit
You may want to have a virtual visit:
Pharmacy Customer Service | (833) 715-0942 | www.myprime.com
Prescription drugs are a vital part of your health care coverage. If you have prescription drug coverage through BlueCross and BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX), this information can help you and your doctor get the most from your prescription drug coverage. The Pharmacy Benefit Manager for BCBS is Prime Therapeutics. That means you will only have one ID card for both medical care and prescriptions. The BCBS plans utilize the Performance Broad Advantage Prescription Drug List. Information on your benefits coverage and a list of network pharmacies is available online at www.bcbstx.com or by calling the Customer Care number on your ID Card.
A formulary drug list specifies which drugs are covered under your prescription drug benefit. How much you pay out of pocket is determined by whether your drug is on the list and at what coverage level, or tier. Your cost is determined by the tier assigned to the prescription drug product. Products are assigned as Generic, Brand Preferred or Brand Non-Preferred. See if your drug is covered by reviewing your formulary drug list using the link below!
Rx Mail Order Customer Service | (833) 715-0942 | express-scripts.com/rx
Express Scripts® Pharmacy, the mail order pharmacy for members with BCBSTX prescription drug coverage, provides safe, fast and cost-effective pharmacy services that can save you time and money. With this program, you can obtain up to a 90-day supply of long-term (or maintenance) medications through Express Scripts® Pharmacy.
Getting Started Online
You have more than one option to fill or refill a prescription online or from a mobile device:
Order Over the Phone
Save up to 80% on your prescriptions with the free GoodRx Mobile App!
How does GoodRx work?
How do I find discounts for my drug?
What are GoodRx coupons?
As a BCBS member, you have access to a plethora of services and resources!
This is only a brief description of some of the plan benefits. For more complete details, including benefits, limitations and exclusions, please login to your BCBS Member Portal.
Through Blue Cross Blue Shield our secure member website, you can access health plan information, resources and tools. The information can vary, depending on your plan.
As a BCBSTX member, you have access to a range of programs that can help you get and stay healthy.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA)
WEX Customer Service | (866) 451-3399 | benefitslogin.wexhealth.com
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged personal savings account that can be used to pay for medical, dental, vision and other qualified expenses now or later in life. To contribute to an HSA, you must be enrolled in the BCBS HSA $3,200 Plan and your contributions are limited annually.
[INSERT GROUP NAME] contributes $750 (Employee) / $1,500 (Family) to your HSA on a per pay period basis.
How It Works
Why Participate? HSAs save you money!
Who's Covered?
FLEXIBLE SPENDINGS ACCOUNT (FSA)
WEX Customer Service | (866) 451-3399 | benefitslogin.wexhealth.com
An FSA is an account your employer sets up so you can pay for a variety of healthcare needs, like insurance co-pays, deductibles, dental, vision, pharmacy and even some over-the-counter medication costs, reimbursed under the Health FSA.
Why Participate?
Maximum Annual Contribution
Grace Period
Eligible Expenses
LIMITED PURPOSE FSA (LPFSA)
WEX Customer Service | (866) 451-3399 | benefitslogin.wexhealth.com
A LPFSA has the same tax-advantages as a general-purpose flexible spending account (FSA), but it’s used specifically for dental and vision expenses. This allows individuals who are actively contributing to a health savings account (HSA) to enroll in an LPFSA and contribute to both accounts during the same plan year.
Maximum Annual Contribution
Eligible Expenses
DEPENDENT CARE FSA (DCFSA)
WEX Customer Service | (866) 451-3399 | benefitslogin.wexhealth.com
A Dependent Care FSA (DCA) is a reimbursement program that allows you to set aside pre-tax funds to help pay for qualified dependent care expenses. Most participants use this program to pay for child daycare and after-school care expenses; however, it can be used to pay for adult daycare expenses as well. It serves as an alternative to using the Dependent Care Tax Credit. Funds can only be used on a dependent child under the age of 13 or dependents who are unable to care for themselves. Unlike a Flexible Spending Account, DCA funds can only be used as they are deposited into your account.
Maximum Annual Contribution
Eligible Expenses
Network: BlueCare Dental
How do I find an In-Network Dentist?
Did You Know?
Pre-treatment Estimate
Looking for more details about how items are covered? Click on the link below to view the formal Benefit Summary.
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As you consider your benefit options, please be sure to review all available information summaries and other videos and flyers found on this webpage. Click on the document below to see important contact information.
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Medicare eligibility is a critical aspect of healthcare planning, particularly for individuals nearing age 65 or those with qualifying disabilities. Here are the key points to keep in mind:
- **Age 65 or Qualifying Disability**: Most individuals become eligible for Medicare at age 65, while those with certain disabilities or medical conditions may qualify earlier.
- **Comprehensive Coverage**: Medicare provides coverage for hospital stays, medical services, prescription drugs, and preventive care, offering essential healthcare benefits.
- **Enrollment Periods**: It's important to understand the various enrollment periods for Medicare, including the initial enrollment period, special enrollment periods, and annual open enrollment periods for making changes to coverage.
- **Supplemental Coverage Options**: Many individuals choose to supplement their Medicare coverage with additional plans, such as Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), to enhance benefits and fill gaps in coverage.
As you navigate your benefit elections, be sure to consider your Medicare eligibility and options alongside your employer-provided benefits. Understanding your Medicare coverage can help ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage that meets your needs as you transition into retirement.
Why go to an In-network provider?
Why should I go for my annual well checkup?
What is the difference between generic and brand name drugs?
How do discount cards work on RX?
What happens if I go out of network?
What is a SBC (Summary of Benefits and Coverage)?
What is an EOB (Explanation of Benefits)?
What should I ask my doctor?
What is preventive care?
Where can I get my ID card?
Who do I contact if I have a QLE (Qualifying Life Event)?
Federal regulations require employers to provide certain notifications and disclosures to all eligible employees. The booklet linked below is dedicated to those disclosures for 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2025. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your HR Department.
If you (and/or your dependents) have Medicare or will become eligible for Medicare in the next 12 months, a Federal law gives you more choices about your prescription drug coverage. Please see page 4 of the Required Notices packet for more information about your options.