Knowing health insurance basics can help you and your family find a health care plan that fits your budget and needs.
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Knowing health insurance basics can help you and your family find a health care plan that fits your budget and needs.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) offers many health plans.
Learn what premiums, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance are and how they work together for your coverage.
Learn about the BCBSTX tools that can help you best use your plan, like Provider Finder, Form Finder and Blue Access for MembersSM.
You may be able to save on your monthly bill with a premium tax credit, also known as a subsidy. Find out how much you could save.
Last Updated: May 23, 2023