A Fresh Coat of Blue - Newsletter For State And Higher Education Coordintors
Download the 4th Quarter (December 2006) Edition
Highlights include:
Important Change of Addresses
Membership Address - effective January 1, 2007, all membership correspondence including Group Benefit Plan Forms should be sent to:
BCBSTX Membership
PO Box 655730
Dallas, TX 75265-5730
Marketing and Account Management - The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Marketing and Account Management Team has moved to a new location! The new address is:
BCBSTX Arboretum Tower Two
9442 Capital of Texas Hwy North, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78759
Fax: 512-795-5979
Value-Added Program Change
Effective January 1, 2007, Vision One will no longer be the designated vendor for discounts on eyewear. At that time, Davis Vision will become the vendor that provides this value-added service to BCBSTX participants.
This change will allow access to more providers (e.g. WalMart) and more discounts on eyewear. Learn More
Health Risk Assessment Enhancements
In 2006 we introduced the Personal Health Manager as part of the BCBSTX Blue Care Connection program. On January 1, 2007 the Health Risk Assessment will also include:
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The ability to complete an assessment several times throughout the year.
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More individualized reports along with recommendations and next steps to improving your health.
You and your employees can access the Personal Health Manager and complete a Health Risk Assessment by logging in to Blue Access for Members.
