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August 07, 2024

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Miriam, a HealthSelect of Texas^® medical plan participant, was feeling tired, and had shortness of breath and swelling in her legs. Her primary care provider (PCP) recommended she see a heart specialist. Miriam's PCP submitted a referral to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for an in-network doctor.

Miriam's heart specialist ordered a cardiac CT scan. Miriam logged in to her Blue Access for Members^SM account to find in-network imaging centers nearby. She was pleased to find CT scan providers that qualified for HealthSelectShoppERS^SM rewards.

Miriam found a lower-cost, in-network facility with high quality ratings to perform her cardiac CT scan. She chose that facility and was eligible for a $100 reward through HealthSelectShoppERS. The reward was deposited into a TexFlex health care flexible spending account (FSA) the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) opened for her. Eligible HealthSelect participants can earn up to $500 per plan year per household.

Shop around for your services and procedures

Like Miriam, as a HealthSelect^SM medical plan participant, you can compare costs for certain services and procedures at in-network facilities through the HealthSelectShoppERS program. HealthSelectShoppERS may even help you save money on quality health care and earn health care FSA rewards for choosing cost-effective care.

If you are an active employee and are enrolled in HealthSelect of Texas, HealthSelect^SM Out-of-State or Consumer Directed HealthSelect^SM, you may be able to take advantage of HealthSelectShoppERS. Consumer Directed HealthSelect participants can earn rewards deposited to a limited-purpose FSA, which can be used for dental and vision care expenses. Retirees and Medicare primary plan participants are not eligible.

Questions?

If you have questions about HealthSelectShoppERS, call a BCBSTX Personal Health Assistant toll-free at (800) 252-8039 (TTY: 711), Monday - Friday. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., or live chat Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT. Secure messaging is available 24 hours a day, and you will receive an email response in one to two days. Secure chat and secure messaging are available once you are logged in to Blue Access for Members^SM.

If you have questions about a TexFlex health care flexible spending account (FSA), contact TexFlex customer care, toll-free, at (866) 353-9839 (TTY: 711). Representatives are available from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays.