bWell Update

BMC’s wellness program, Work Hard, Play Hard, is your annual opportunity to expand your potential and become the best possible version of you: physically, emotionally, intellectually, occupationally, socially, and spiritually.  Read More...

Benefits For Your Life, Your Health, Your Well-Being

BMC offers programs for your health, financial, and emotional well-being that you can use when you need help. Here’s a quick look at a few BMC benefits available anytime you need them. Read More...

Facing a Difficult Medical Diagnosis? Teladoc Can Help

If you’ve ever received a tricky medical diagnosis, your head starts spinning with questions. When the burden of facing a difficult diagnosis or treatment sets in, you will begin to have questions. Is surgery really the best option? When will I feel better? How can I be sure I’m choosing the proper treatment? Teladoc Medical Experts, a leading virtual care service, can get you the appropriate expert care when you need it.

Teladoc Medical Experts are the best in their field. They advise on various conditions, from sports injuries and pregnancy complications to rare conditions, chronic diseases, and life-threatening illnesses. Get medical advice from leading medical experts for the answers and confidence you need to make informed decisions about your health.

Watch this one-minute video to learn more and read how to get started

Omada Helps You Get Healthy Your Way

BMC offers Omada Health, a 26-week digital lifestyle change program that can help you lose weight, feel fantastic, and develop life-long healthy habits. The program launched in January, and to date, 68 participants collectively have lost 522 pounds!

You may be eligible for the Omada program if you or your adult family members (18+) are at risk for type 2 diabetes or heart disease and are enrolled in a BCBSTX medical plan.

When you are a part of the Omada program, you are part of a friendly, accepting community. You’ll find an encouraging place to make small (but impactful) lifestyle changes to lose weight, build healthy habits, and improve overall health.

Watch this quick video to learn more and read Get Healthy Your Way. You can also visit omadahealth.com/bmc and select Am I covered? to see if you’re eligible to participate.

Webinars for Your Well-Being

Magellan Health invites you to join their monthly webinars on various topics to help you physically, emotionally, intellectually, occupationally, socially, and spiritually. 

All webinars begin at 1 p.m., Central.

May

Wednesday, May 11

Self-Care Enhancement and Enrichment

  • Explain the importance of self-care.
  • Describe how to find happiness and purpose in life.
  • Develop techniques to achieve an improved mindset and mood.

Register now.

June

Wednesday, June 8

When the Pot Boils—Help People Cool It

  • Describe different ways people interact and how people think.
  • Practice strategies to deal with difficult people and heated situations.
  • Recognize ways to cool yourself down.

Register now. 

July

Wednesday, July 13

Mindfulness: The Life-Mind-Body Connection

  • Define mindfulness and other mind-body methods to reduce stress.
  • Explain the myths and realities of meditation.
  • Practice deep breathing and meditation techniques.

Register now.

April is Financial Literacy Month

Financial literacy is having the knowledge and the competence to manage your personal and household finances to set and reach meaningful goals.

Here are a few ideas on how to increase your own personal financial literacy:

Join Fidelity for Financial Education

Fidelity Investments will offer several financial education workshops for BMC employees in the months ahead. Increase your financial knowledge and confidence and get answers to your questions at Ask Fidelity sessions. Mark your calendar and register for these virtual events.

Monday, April 27, 2022: Making Your Money Work as Hard as You Do. See what options are available and what you need to know to get started with investing.

Tuesday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 25, 2022: How to Plan for the Income You’ll Need in Retirement. How do your financial resources turn into income in retirement? It starts with a plan. Learn how to create a retirement income plan and explore the risks that can impact it.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022: Understanding the Basics of Social Security. Social Security may be an essential income source for retirement. Learn about critical Social Security claiming ages and how your benefit is calculated to better understand the choices.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022: The Role IRAs Can Play in Retirement. There is power behind the Roth IRA. Learn more about taking advantage of this savings vehicle for your retirement portfolio.

Market Volatility and Your 401(k)

Disappointment can set in when your 401(k) account balance drops. You may feel anxious and upset about your decisions, the state of the world, and your ability to reach your long-term goals. But before you react, review the big picture to gain insight into what might be happening and if it’s something you need to take action on or not.

Fidelity offers several resources to keep you current on market happenings and insight into what you can do to ride the wave of volatility. Read More…

Resources

Find FAQs, rates, benefit provider websites and more.

Plan Contact Information
Enrollment Presentation
Benefits Webinar
Summary of Advocacy Services
HSA Trustee Transfer Form
Request to Close HSA Form
2012 Rates
Medco Preventive Drug List
How to Change Your HSA Contribution
Register for Aetna Navigator

Blue365 Discount Program

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Resources

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FAQs About Medication Management
2013 Rates
2013 Rates with Wellness Discount
Plan Contact Information
Summary of Advocacy Services
Register for Aetna Navigator
Age 65 Reminder Email
How to Request STD and/or FMLA

Blue365 Discount Program

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Replay the Employee WebEx on 2013 Enrollment
ESPP Webinar
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Resources

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Blue365 Discount Program

2014 Information

2014 Rates
2014 Plan Contact Information
Affordable Care Act FAQs
Annual Enrollment FAQs
FAQs About Medication Management

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Blue Cross Blue Shield Information

Transition of Care Summary
PPO Plan Changes Summary
Benefits Value Advisors
Blue365 Discount Program
Duty Calls Parenting App
Find Doctors App
Nurseline
Blue Access Mobile

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview

Other Services

MetLife BMC Dental Plan
Magellan EAP Highlights
Teladoc Services Highlights
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
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Resources

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Retirement
Blue365 Discount Program
2016 Step it Up Team Tip Sheet.pdf

2015 Information

2015 Rates
2015 Plan Contact Information
2015 Annual Limits

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Duty Calls Parenting App
Find Doctors App
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Medicare, Social Security and Health Savings Accounts
FAQs About Medication Management
MetLife BMC Dental Plan
Magellan EAP Highlights
Teladoc Services Highlights
Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Medicare, Social Security and Health Savings Accounts
HSA & Medicare
Mythsmashers
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Resources

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Blue365 Discount Program

2016 Information

BMC 2016 Step Therapy Drug List
BMC 2016 Prior Authorization Drug Lists
Express Scripts Maintenance Medication List

2017 Information

2016 Rates
2016 Annual Limits
2016 Plan Contacts

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Medicare, Social Security and Health Savings Accounts
Watch a recorded employee meeting
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Resources

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2017 Plan Contacts
Blue365 Discount Program

2017 Information

2017 Rates
2017 Annual Limits
2017 Step it Up Team Tip Sheet.pdf

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
FAQs About Medication Management
Magellan Employee Assistance Program
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Medicare, Social Security and Health Savings Accounts
Watch a recorded employee meeting
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Resources

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Blue365 Discount Program
2018 Annual Limits

2018 Information

2018 Rates

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Presentation
Annual Enrollment Recorded Meeting
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Recorded Meeting
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Resources

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Blue365 Discount Program
2019 Rates
2019 Annual Limits

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Annual Enrollment Recorded Meeting
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Recorded Meeting
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Presentation
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Resources

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Blue365 Discount Program
2020 Rates
2020 Annual Limits
Annual Enrollment Presentation
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Presentation

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Annual Enrollment Recorded Meeting
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Presentation
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Recorded Meeting
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Resources

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Blue365 Discount Program
2021 Annual Limits
2021 Rates

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Oct. 19 Compuware Meeting
Oct. 19 Compuware Meeting Presentation
Oct. 20 Compuware PPO/HSA Meeting Presentation
Oct. 20 Compuware PPO/HSA Meeting
Oct. 28/Nov. 3 Meeting Presentation
Oct. 28 Meeting
Nov. 5 Medicare, Social Security & HSAs Meeting
Nov. 5 Medicare, Social Security & HSAs Meeting Presentation
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Resources

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Blue365 Discount Program
2022 Rates
2022 Annual Limits
BCBSTX Health Advocate Flyer

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
2022 Annual Enrollment Recorded Meeting
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Recorded Meeting
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Presentation
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Resources

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2023 Rates
2023 Annual Limits
2023 New Hire Benefits Summary

Blue365 Discount Program

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Presentation
Annual Enrollment Recorded Meeting
Medicare, Social Security and HSAs Recorded Meeting
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Resources

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2024 Rates
2024 Annual Limits
Balanced Prescription Coverage
Express Scripts Home Delivery
FlexAccess Cost Assistance

Blue365 Discount Program
2024 New Hire Benefits Summary

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Annual Enrollment Presentation
Annual Enrollment Recorded Meeting
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Resources

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2025 Rates
2025 Annual Limits
2025 New Hire Benefits Summary
2025 bWell Program Overview

Blue365 Discount Program

BCBSTX Resources

Blue Access Mobile
Benefits Value Advisors
Nurseline

Other Resources/Services

Dependent Verification
Wellness Program Overview
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Benefit Presentations

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Health Summit Podcast (Full Version)
Arc Fertility Segment: Health Summit Podcast
Mental Health Segment: Health Summit Podcast
Health Navigation Segment: Health Summit Podcast
Annual Enrollment Presentation
Annual Enrollment Recorded Meeting
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