Blue PointsSM
Effective September 1, 2012, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will no longer serve as the third-party administrator of the HealthSelectSM of Texas plan. The program described here ends on August 31, 2012. For more information, visit www.ers.state.tx.us 
or call ERS Customer Service at (877) 275-4377.
All Blue Points will expire on August 31, 2012. If you wish to redeem your Blue Points for rewards, you must do so by 11:59 pm on August 31, 2012. Learn more.
Reward Yourself
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) understands how hard it can be to change habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle. That's why we offer Blue Points to keep you motivated and climbing toward your wellness goals.
Download a flier about Blue PointsSM 
(458 KB).
Click on a topic below to learn more:
- Your Blue Points expire on August 31, 2012.
- Redeem your Blue Points by August 31, 2012.
- Blue Points earned this summer may not post to your Blue Points account by August 31, 2012. Blue Points posted after August 31, 2012 cannot be redeemed for rewards.
- You can redeem up to 150,000 Blue Points or $600 in rewards per year.
- For more information, see How to Redeem Blue Points.
You can use your Blue Points for a wide array of health and wellness rewards, including:
- Sports equipment;
- Health club memberships;
- Electronics (e.g., Blu-ray player);
- Travel rewards (e.g., hotel stays);
- Donations to charitable organizations;
- And much more!
For your children enrolled in the Personal Health Manager, 57 new rewards have been added. Designed for children ages 6–12, rewards include educational games and toys, music, and books.
- Log in to Blue Access for MembersSM.
- Click the Personal Health Manager icon under My Health.
- Click the Blue Points icon under For Your Health.
- Click a point level to see items available for you to order.
- Click Add to Basket next to the item of your choice, then follow the Checkout process.
Earn points with fun and interactive online activities in the Personal Health Manager, such as:
- Creating fitness, meal, or life plans; setting goals; and reporting on your progress;
- Participating in online wellness programs; and
- Incorporating fitness center visits as a part of your weekly routine through the Fitness Program.
See a list of Blue Points Eligible Activities (22 KB).
- Log in to Blue Access for Members and click the Personal Health Manager icon.
- Take the Health Risk Assessment and earn 2,500 Blue Points (once every six months).
- Continue to earn Blue Points by using any of the "For Your Health" or "Ask-A" features in the Personal Health Manager, and participating in the Fitness Program.
To view your points totals, select "Blue Points" within the Personal Health Manager. Then, choose your available Blue Points redemption level to start shopping.
NOTE: It may take up to 60 days for Blue Points to appear in your Personal Health Manager account. Blue Points expire two years after they are earned, on the last day of the year.
Do you have questions about the Blue Points program? View a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
