In a move to expand access to care for health care consumers in Central and North Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and Baylor Scott & White Health reached an agreement that makes sure our Blue Advantage HMOSM members have in-network access to the health system’s facilities and HealthTexas Provider Network doctors. This agreement goes into effect April 1, 2018.
BCBSTX was started in 1929, when then Dallas schools’ superintendent, Justin Ford Kimball, became the Baylor University official who created a plan that let teachers contribute to a fund that guaranteed them up to 21 of hospital care at Baylor Hospital.
“This agreement reaffirms that bond that goes back to the 1930s, but more importantly demonstrates our mutual commitment to provide BCBSTX members with high quality, cost-effective health care,” said Shara McClure, Divisional Senior Vice President, Texas Health Care Delivery for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. “We are excited that we can continue to work with such a respected health system and provide our retail members access to Baylor Scott & White’s vast network of physicians and facilities.”
The Baylor Scott & White system includes 50 hospitals, nearly 1,000 access points, and more than 7,800 active doctors.
“We are pleased to expand our agreement with BCBSTX to members with Blue Advantage HMO health plans,” said Gary Brock, Executive Vice President and Chief Integrated Delivery Network Officer for Baylor Scott & White Health. “This agreement builds on the long-standing relationship we have with BCBSTX to offer affordable care to our patients and our communities. We look forward to continuing to serve members across the state as a trusted provider of high-quality, patient-centered health care.”
If you’re a member and have questions, please contact Customer Service at the number on the back of your member ID card or search Provider Finder® to find in-network providers.
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About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) — the only statewide, customer-owned health insurer in Texas — is the largest provider of health benefits in the state, working with nearly 80,000 physicians and health care practitioners, and 500 hospitals to serve 5 million members in all 254 counties. BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma and New Mexico), the country's largest customer-owned health insurer and fourth-largest health insurer overall. Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.