Don’t Let a Chronic Condition Get the Best of You
High blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, HIV, arthritis, and osteoporosis usually last a life time with no “cure” in sight. Whether you were diagnosed with a chronic condition several years ago or you are coping with a new diagnosis, your BMC benefits can help.
Your health care MVP: If you’re newly diagnosed with a chronic illness, a BCBSTX nurse can help you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to better self-manage disease-related problems. If you’ve been dealing with a chronic condition for a long time, the nurse can help you manage symptoms more effectively so you can avoid unnecessary office visits, hospital stays, procedures, and prescription medications. Learn more.
Dealing with feelings: Following a diagnosis, you may experience confusion, frustration, or fear. Changes in your lifestyle may make you feel stressed, resentful, or overwhelmed. The support of a therapist can help. Call the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 1-800-327-1393 to start using your six, free counselling sessions. After that, your visits may be covered by your medical insurance.
Get a second opinion: Best Doctors can provide a second opinion about your medical diagnosis or treatment. When you use this service, a doctor specialized in your condition will review your medical records and tests. Learn more.