BlueExtras are the value-added programs* offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to HealthSelect participants and covered dependents to have access to discounts on a variety of alternative and complementary health care services and products:
Download a flyer on all BlueExtras programs.
Complementary Alternative Medicine
Complementary Alternative Medicine includes a variety of therapies that may help to increase wellness, prevent illness and address existing symptoms and conditions.
With your BCBSTX membership, you’re automatically eligible to receive up to 30 percent off standard fees through a network of more than 35,000 practitioners, including:
- Massage & bodywork
- Acupuncture
- Nutritional counseling
- Exercise & movement (including yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi & personal trainers)
- Mind & body therapies
- Fitness centers
- Vitamins … and more!
Read more about the Complementary Alternative Medicine program.
Find Complementary Alternative Medicine practitioners and fitness centers in your area. When you contact a participating practitioner or fitness center, identify yourself as a BCBSTX plan member and be prepared to show your card at the time of service.
Davis Vision - Eyewear Discount Program
Under the Davis Vision discount program, you and your covered dependents as well as your parents and grandparents have access to discounts on eye exams and savings of up to 45 percent on the purchase of eyewear, including lenses, frames and permanent contact lenses. Read more about your Davis Vision Discounts
If you’ve been thinking, “I really need to improve my health – maybe eat better and start exercising regularly,” then we have the discounts that just might motivate you to stop thinking about it and start doing it!
The Jenny Craig Program is about balancing food, body and mind, the three essential components of successful weight management. Together with one-on-one support, Jenny Craig will design a personalized program that fits your lifestyle. Read more about your Jenny Craig discounts
Curves is the largest fitness franchise in the world, with 10,000 locations worldwide. They are the first fitness and weight loss facility to target women and provide them affordable, one-stop exercise and nutritional information. Read more about your Curves discounts
TruHearing - Hearing Aid Discount Program
This discount program lets you purchase digital hearing aids at a substantially reduced price. Through an arrangement with TruHearing, a company with a national network of more than 1,200 hearing care professionals, this discount program is available to you and your covered dependents, as well as parents and grandparents. Read more about your TruHearing discounts
Life Time Fitness*
BCBSTX members who sign up for a new Life Time Fitness membership:
- Receive a free RiskPoint Health Screening** at Life Time Fitness (Valued at over $100)
- Can join for a $0 enrollment fee.***
Visit any one of the 83 Life Time Fitness clubs nationwide to join. Be sure to ask about the exclusive BCBSTX offer for new members.
Visit Life Time Fitness online to search for a location near you, access a complementary seven-day trial pass or learn more about their facilities.
Download a flyer about the Life Time Fitness discount.
* The relationship between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Life Time Fitness is that of independent contractors.
** The promotional RiskPoint Basic Health Screening is only available July 1 through September 30, 2009. Always check with the Life Time Fitness club in your area for the current promotional offer, which is subject to change.
*** Proof of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas coverage is required. $0 enrollment fee offer available only to new membership contracts beginning July 1, 2009. An administrative fee applies to all memberships ($85 for Single and $95 for Couple and Family memberships). Monthly dues and state taxes may also apply and will vary by location. Membership prices, dues and fees are subject to change at any time. Other restrictions may apply. See a Life Time Fitness Member Advisor for details.
*ERS cannot and does not guarantee the length of time that a specific or type of value-added product will be offered in the future. If you have any questions or concerns about these products, please contact BCBSTX Customer Service at (800) 252-8039.
