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I do not know what my member ID number is because I havent been sent my ID card or my welcome letter. When i try to access my online account it needs my ID member number, and so I am unable to sign in.</description></item><item><title>Wiki Page: Yogurt Marinated Lamb</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/340/yogurt-marinated-lamb</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:1aa9471a-79c8-452d-ba2a-b806fb86ae89</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 2 1/2 lbs. Lamb Leg, boneless 1 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt, plain 1 TBSP Garam Masala (Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Peppercorn, Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg) 2 TBSP Ginger, fresh, minced 2 TBSP Garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp Turmeric 1 TBSP Chili Powder 1 TBSP Salt 1/2 tsp Nutmeg 1/2 tsp Cloves, ground 1/2 tsp Cardamon 6-8 Bay Leaves 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground Directions: Trim visible fat from lamb, cut into 1.5” pieces. Combine all ingredients into a large bowl, mix well. Add lamb, set in fridge and let marinate for 6-7 hours, or overnight. Remove lamb, discard excess marinade. Preheat the oven to 325&amp;#176;F. Place the marinated lamb in a covered baking dish or wrap it tightly in foil to help retain moisture. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165&amp;#176;F. Registered Dietitian Tip: Yogurt-marinated lamb is rich and flavorful, so pair it with a whole grain like farro or brown rice and plenty of colorful vegetables to add fiber and balance. Including a fresh or lightly pickled vegetable and herbs helps brighten the dish and support digestion. A yogurt-based sauce or drizzle of olive oil adds healthy fats while keeping the meal satisfying and well-rounded. Serving Size: Service size: 1/2 cup Nutritional Information: Per serving: 140 calories, 5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 480 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 0 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Asian">Asian</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Entree">Entree</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/General%2bHealthy%2b_2D00_%2bHealth%2bConscious">General Healthy - Health Conscious</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Recipe%2bBook">Recipe Book</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Diabetes_2F00_prediabetes%2b_2D00_%2bCarb%2bConscious">Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious</category></item><item><title>Wiki Page: Indian Spice, Chickpea, Potato Soup</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/338/indian-spice-chickpea-potato-soup</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:3d86e162-903d-42cf-b768-94d175c451b3</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 1/2 cup Chickpeas, dry (2, 15 oz cans drained and rinsed) 1 tsp Canola Oil 1 cup Celery, chopped 1 1/4 cup Onion, diced 3 tsp Garlic, minced 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper, ground 1/2 tsp Turmeric, ground 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground 5 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Soup Base 2 cups Potatoes, peeled, diced 1 TBSP Cilantro, fresh, chopped 1 tsp Salt 1/2 TBSP Lemon Juice Directions: Soak the chickpeas (skip step 1 &amp;amp; 2 if using canned chickpeas). Rinse the dry chickpeas under cold water. Place them in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak overnight (8–12 hours). Drain and set aside. Heat canola oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced celery, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 5–7 minutes or until softened and fragrant. Stir in cayenne, turmeric, and cumin and cook 1 minute more to toast the spices. Add 5 cups water, vegetable base, soaked chickpeas, and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 30–45 minutes, or until the chickpeas are tender and the potatoes are soft. Carefully scoop out about ⅓ of the soup and puree it in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Return the blended portion to the pot and stir to combine. Stir in cilantro, salt, and lemon juice. Simmer a few minutes more before serving. Chefs Tip: If the soup becomes too thick after blending, thin with a little warm water until the desired texture is reached. Serving Size: One serving: 8 ounces Nutritional Information: Nutrition Info (per serving): 200 calories, 3 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 380 mg sodium, 36 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 9 g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Asian">Asian</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/High%2bfiber">High fiber</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/General%2bHealthy%2b_2D00_%2bHealth%2bConscious">General Healthy - Health Conscious</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Soup">Soup</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Recipe%2bBook">Recipe Book</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Vegetarian">Vegetarian</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Diabetes_2F00_prediabetes%2b_2D00_%2bCarb%2bConscious">Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious</category></item><item><title>Wiki Page: Chickpea Vegetable Biryani</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/339/chickpea-vegetable-biryani</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:1b49a097-4632-46c8-81a7-17bbdfc5abbd</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 3/4 cup Chickpeas, dry (3 15 oz cans drained and rinsed) 4 TBSP Canola Oil 3/4 cup Onion, sliced 1 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup Carrot, chopped 3 Garlic cloves, minced (3 tsp) 1 TBSP Ginger, fresh, minced 2 tsp Cumin, ground 2 tsp Coriander, ground 1 tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground 1/2 tsp Cardamon 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1 tsp Salt 1 1/2 cup Basmati Rice 10 cups Vegetable Broth, low sodium 4 TBSP Cilantro, fresh, chopped 4 TBSP Mint, fresh, chopped Directions: Rinse the dry chickpeas under cold water. Skip 1-3 if using canned chickpeas. Place them in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak overnight (8–12 hours). Drain. Cover chickpeas with 2” of fresh water then cook on stovetop until tender, roughly 1 hour. Heat canola oil in a separate large pot or Dutch oven, then add onions, bell peppers, and carrots. Cook until tender. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamon, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Rinse Basmati rice in cold water until water runs clear. Stir in the rice and toast, until slightly golden. Add broth and cooked, drained chickpeas to rice mixture, cover pot and simmer until rice is cooked all the way through and chickpeas are fully tender. Garnish with cilantro and mint. Chefs Tip: You can use a pre-made Garam Masala mix in place of the cumin, coriander, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and turmeric. If doing so, use 2 tsp and add after rice it’s toasted. Serving Size: Service size: 1 cup Nutritional Information: Per serving: 320 calories, 8 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 470 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, &amp;lt;1 g sugar, 6 g fiber, 9 g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Asian">Asian</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/High%2bfiber">High fiber</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Entree">Entree</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/General%2bHealthy%2b_2D00_%2bHealth%2bConscious">General Healthy - Health Conscious</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Recipe%2bBook">Recipe Book</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Vegetarian">Vegetarian</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Diabetes_2F00_prediabetes%2b_2D00_%2bCarb%2bConscious">Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious</category></item><item><title>Wiki Page: Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/284/barbecue-pulled-jackfruit</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:89360c92-e22e-44db-b299-f7d10967c2a7</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Ingredients: Makes 17 servings 17 1/2 lbs. Jackfruit, fresh 1 3/4 cups Kansas City Classic Barbecue Sauce 2 TBSP Chili powder 1 TBSP Ground Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Smoked paprika 1 cup Yellow onions, julienned 1tsp Kosher salt 1/4 cup Green onions, chopped Directions: Cut jackfruit in half lengthwise with a large knife. Cut from end to end in wedges, then cut out the white core from each wedge. Cut along the white/pale flesh to remove the bright yellow/orange bulbs. Open bulbs and remove seeds (seeds can be roasted and used in another application). Remove the tough fibrous piece from the top of the bulbs where the seeds were connected to the bulb. Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Add jackfruit bulbs. Simmer jackfruit until it is tender enough to shred, about 10-15 minutes depending on ripeness. Drain excess water and allow jackfruit to cool. Use two forks to shred. In a bowl, toss together shredded jackfruit, barbecue sauce, chili powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, yellow onion, and salt. Prepare a sheet tray with pan spray. Spread jackfruit in a thin layer on sheet tray. Roast in a 375&amp;#176;F oven until slightly crispy, meaty, and caramelized, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Garnish with green onions. Serving Size: Service size: 3/4 cup Nutritional Information: 230 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 400 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 45 g sugar, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Appetizer">Appetizer</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/General%2bHealthy%2b_2D00_%2bHealth%2bConscious">General Healthy - Health Conscious</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/American">American</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Recipe%2bBook">Recipe Book</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Side%2bDishes">Side Dishes</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Vegetarian">Vegetarian</category></item><item><title>Wiki Page: Beef Barley Soup</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/89/beef-barley-soup</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:015667c8-f4e7-481e-8b8d-2407649ec77d</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 3/4 cup pearl barley (dry) 2 tablespoons canola oil 6 ounces top round beef, diced small 3 ounces yellow onion, diced small 1 &amp;#189; ounces diced celery &amp;#188; cup carrots, diced small &amp;#189; leek, diced 1 clove garlic, chopped 8 cups cold water 2 ounces low sodium beef base 1 &amp;#189; teaspoons salt 1 &amp;#189; teaspoons ground black pepper 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Directions: Bring a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add barley, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 40-50 minutes. Pour out any excess water. Set aside. In a large stockpot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned on all sides, 2-3 minutes. Remove beef and set aside. To the same pot, add onions, celery, carrots, leeks, and garlic. Saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the water, beef base, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add the beef, barley, and parsley to the pot and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serving Size: One serving: 1 cup Nutritional Information: Nutrition Info (per serving): 120 calories, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 465 mg sodium, 14 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 5.5 g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/High%2bblood%2bpressure%2b_2D00_%2bSodium%2bConscious">High blood pressure - Sodium Conscious</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/General%2bHealthy%2b_2D00_%2bHealth%2bConscious">General Healthy - Health Conscious</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Heart%2bDisease%2b_2D00_%2bHeart%2bConscious">Heart Disease - Heart Conscious</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Soup">Soup</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/American">American</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Recipe%2bBook">Recipe Book</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Diabetes_2F00_prediabetes%2b_2D00_%2bCarb%2bConscious">Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious</category></item><item><title>Blog Post: Ocho aspectos que debes saber sobre los deducibles</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/espanol/b/tucobertura/posts/ocho-aspectos-deducibles</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:93ac091b-d529-4bea-9d41-55e557cab62b</guid><dc:creator>EquipoConnect</dc:creator><description>Las coberturas m&amp;#233;dicas pueden parecer complicadas. Es &amp;#250;til saber qu&amp;#233; preguntar y d&amp;#243;nde encontrar la informaci&amp;#243;n que necesitas. Por ejemplo, piensa en los deducibles. Son importantes para tu bolsillo, pero &amp;#191;sabes c&amp;#243;mo funcionan? Para comenzar, te presentamos a continuaci&amp;#243;n las respuestas para algunas preguntas comunes de nuestros asegurados. P: &amp;#191;Qu&amp;#233; es un deducible? R: Un deducible es la cantidad que pagas cada a&amp;#241;o por los servicios m&amp;#233;dicos antes de que la aseguradora comience a pagarlos. Por ejemplo, si tienes un deducible de $1,500, debes pagar los primeros $1,500 de cubierta los servicios que necesitas. Dependiendo de tu plan, es posible que tambi&amp;#233;n necesites cumplir con este deducible dentro de la red antes de pagar por los medicamentos recetados cubiertos. Esto significa que tu pagar&amp;#225;s el costo total de la receta por adelantado hasta que se alcance el deducible. Luego pagar&amp;#225;s el monto de tu copago o coaseguro hasta que alcances tu m&amp;#225;ximo anual de desembolso personal. Pero algunos planes no tienen un deducible. Y algunos tipos de medicamentos pueden estar disponibles a un costo m&amp;#225;s bajo (tan poco como $0), incluso si el deducible no se ha alcanzado primero.. P: &amp;#191;Qu&amp;#233; sucede despu&amp;#233;s de cumplir con el deducible? R: Una vez que hayas cumplido con el deducible, por lo general, solo pagas un copago o coaseguro por los servicios con cobertura. Se conoce como “coaseguro” cuando la aseguradora paga un porcentaje alto del costo de la atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica y t&amp;#250; pagas el resto. Por ejemplo, si tu coaseguro es de 80/20, solo pagar&amp;#225;s el 20 por ciento del monto permitido cuando acudes a un prestador de servicios m&amp;#233;dicos de la red. Tu cobertura m&amp;#233;dica paga el 80 por ciento restante de ese monto P: Has dicho que un deducible es la cantidad que pagas cada a&amp;#241;o. &amp;#191;El deducible empieza desde cero cada a&amp;#241;o? R: S&amp;#237;. Como el deducible reinicia cada a&amp;#241;o, es recomendable estar pendientes de las cifras. Si has cumplido con el deducible para el a&amp;#241;o o est&amp;#225;s pr&amp;#243;ximo a cumplirlo, ser&amp;#237;a una buena idea hacerte otras pruebas o procedimientos antes de que el a&amp;#241;o de la cobertura termine para que los gastos de bolsillo sean m&amp;#225;s bajos. P: &amp;#191;Cu&amp;#225;l es la diferencia entre el deducible de un seguro m&amp;#233;dico y otros tipos de deducibles? R: A diferencia de los seguros para autom&amp;#243;viles, inquilinos o de propiedad donde no recibes servicios hasta pagar el deducible, muchas coberturas m&amp;#233;dicas cubren el costo de algunos servicios con cobertura antes de cumplir con el deducible. Por ejemplo, tu cobertura podr&amp;#237;a cubrir el costo de las pruebas anuales y la mayor&amp;#237;a de las pruebas preventivas antes de cumplir con el deducible. P: La informaci&amp;#243;n de mi cobertura indica que tambi&amp;#233;n tengo un deducible familiar. &amp;#191;Qu&amp;#233; significa esto? R: Si tu familia est&amp;#225; incluida en la cobertura, probablemente habr&amp;#225; un deducible para cada persona y un deducible familiar por separado. Tan pronto se cumpla con el deducible familiar, la aseguradora comienza a pagar la cantidad de coaseguro para la atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica de todos. Ese es el caso, incluso, si algunos miembros de la familia no han cumplido con el deducible individual. A continuaci&amp;#243;n, presentamos un buen ejemplo de c&amp;#243;mo funciona esto: Tu familia sufre un accidente automovil&amp;#237;stico. Todos tienen que ser atendidos en el hospital para detectar lesiones. Si cada persona tuviera que cumplir con un deducible individual, tendr&amp;#237;as que pagar todo el deducible antes de que el coaseguro comience a pagar. Con un deducible familiar, una vez que cumplas con el mismo, no se requiere ning&amp;#250;n otro deducible individual. Despu&amp;#233;s de cumplir con el deducible familiar, solo pagar&amp;#225;s el copago o la cantidad de coaseguro por los servicios para cada derechohabiente. Algunas coberturas, como una cobertura m&amp;#233;dica con un deducible alto que incluye una Cuenta de gastos m&amp;#233;dicos (HSA, en ingl&amp;#233;s), pueden tener solo un deducible familiar. Si no est&amp;#225;s seguro, consulta la informaci&amp;#243;n de la cobertura. P: &amp;#191;Todos los servicios m&amp;#233;dicos son aplicables a mi deducible hasta que se cumpla? R: No siempre. Algunas coberturas incluyen los servicios preventivos, por lo que no pagas nada al momento de recibirlos. Debido a que no tienes un cargo en gasto de bolsillo, estos servicios no ser&amp;#225;n contados para cumplir con el deducible. Si recibes atenci&amp;#243;n que no est&amp;#233; incluida en tu cobertura m&amp;#233;dica, por lo general, no se contar&amp;#225; para cumplir con el deducible. Esto podr&amp;#237;a incluir procedimientos cosm&amp;#233;ticos o consultas a prestadores de servicios m&amp;#233;dicos que no participen en la red de tu cobertura. P: &amp;#191;Cu&amp;#225;les son las ventajas y desventajas de un deducible alto o bajo? R: En la mayor&amp;#237;a de los casos, mientras m&amp;#225;s alto sea el deducible de una cobertura, m&amp;#225;s baja ser&amp;#225; la prima mensual. Si est&amp;#225;s dispuesto a pagar m&amp;#225;s cuando necesites atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica, puedes elegir un deducible m&amp;#225;s alto para reducir la cantidad que pagas cada mes. Mientras m&amp;#225;s bajo sea el deducible de una cobertura, m&amp;#225;s alta ser&amp;#225; la prima. Pagar&amp;#225;s m&amp;#225;s cada mes, pero la cobertura empezar&amp;#225; a compartir los gastos antes porque cumplir&amp;#225;s con el deducible m&amp;#225;s r&amp;#225;pido. Algunas personas que, por lo general, no necesitan atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica puede que prefieran tener una prima m&amp;#225;s baja y pagar el resto al recibir atenci&amp;#243;n. Pero esto puede significar la posibilidad de tener que pagar una factura m&amp;#233;dica considerable si tienes una enfermedad o lesi&amp;#243;n inesperada. Otras personas prefieren la seguridad de que cuando necesiten de su seguro m&amp;#233;dico, no tendr&amp;#225;n que pagar sumas considerables de dinero antes de que la aseguradora comience a ayudar con el costo. Estas personas prefieren tener una prima m&amp;#225;s alta, pero un deducible m&amp;#225;s bajo. Esto hace que los costos sean m&amp;#225;s predecibles. P: Si tengo que pagar mucho dinero de mi bolsillo antes de que la aseguradora comience a pagar, &amp;#191;por qu&amp;#233; deber&amp;#237;a contar con una cobertura m&amp;#233;dica?, R : La cobertura m&amp;#233;dica puede reducir tus costos, incluso cuando debes pagar de tu bolsillo para cumplir con el deducible. Las compa&amp;#241;&amp;#237;as de seguros negocian sus tarifas con los prestadores de servicios m&amp;#233;dicos; por lo tanto, pagar&amp;#225;s esa tarifa con descuento cuando acudas a prestadores de servicios m&amp;#233;dicos de la red. Sin ese descuento, las personas por lo general pagan el doble o mucho m&amp;#225;s por recibir atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica. Para obtener detalles sobre el deducible, inicia sesi&amp;#243;n en cuenta de asegurado en l&amp;#237;nea . Para ver el monto del deducible, busca la opci&amp;#243;n Cobertura y beneficios (Coverage and Benefits) en la secci&amp;#243;n de Cobertura (Coverage). Puedes ver la cantidad del deducible que has cumplido hasta la fecha en la secci&amp;#243;n de Gastos (Spending). Para obtener m&amp;#225;s informaci&amp;#243;n sobre los t&amp;#233;rminos de los seguros m&amp;#233;dicos , consulta nuestro glosario en l&amp;#237;nea. Tu cobertura m&amp;#233;dica podr&amp;#237;a incluir muchos servicios sin costo adicional Tu cobertura m&amp;#233;dica incluye muchos servicios de prevenci&amp;#243;n, como las vacunas para ni&amp;#241;os y adultos y los ex&amp;#225;menes anuales de bienestar, que podr&amp;#225;s obtener sin costo cuando acudes a un prestador de servicios m&amp;#233;dicos que participa en la red.* Tambi&amp;#233;n est&amp;#225;n incluidas, sin costo adicional, pruebas como la del Papanicolau y las mamograf&amp;#237;as, entre otras. Obtenga m&amp;#225;s informaci&amp;#243;n sobre los servicios de prevenci&amp;#243;n incluidos en tu cobertura . * Los servicios preventivos sin costo son aplicables &amp;#250;nicamente a los asegurados con coberturas m&amp;#233;dicas sin derechos adquiridos. Es posible que tengas que pagar el costo total o parcial de la atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica preventiva si tu cobertura m&amp;#233;dica tiene derechos adquiridos. Comun&amp;#237;cate con Servicio al Cliente al n&amp;#250;mero en tu tarjeta de asegurado para confirmar si tienes o no una cobertura m&amp;#233;dica con derechos adquiridos.</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Prevenci_26002300_243_3B00_n">Prevenci&amp;#243;n</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Tu%2bCobertura">Tu Cobertura</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Los%2bdeducibles">Los deducibles</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Espa_26002300_241_3B00_ol">Espa&amp;#241;ol</category></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: I am trying to log in but the email that was used to create the account is no longer used. How do I log in?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1421/i-am-trying-to-log-in-but-the-email-that-was-used-to-create-the-account-is-no-longer-used-how-do-i-log-in/3500</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:16e4074d-9606-4a22-bff4-acee0c1cd987</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Hello, If you could send us a private message, we can help you with this. ~ HC</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: I am trying to log in but the email that was used to create the account is no longer used. How do I log in?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1421/i-am-trying-to-log-in-but-the-email-that-was-used-to-create-the-account-is-no-longer-used-how-do-i-log-in</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:5430cc61-60d3-48ae-b47c-c2527ee21b46</guid><dc:creator>hbailey</dc:creator><description>The email that was used to set up this account is no longer available. i have a new email. How do I log in and change the email to the new email address?</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: College Anxiety Getting Worse</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1420/college-anxiety-getting-worse</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:720fb536-3d37-4113-a692-d4c927d946f8</guid><dc:creator>minnielieber12</dc:creator><description>Hey everyone, I’m a college student currently dealing with a lot of anxiety and stress from classes, deadlines, and just overall pressure. Lately, I’ve been thinking about getting an Emotional Support Animal because I’ve heard it can really help with mental health. The problem is, my apartment has a strict no-pet policy, so I started looking into ESA letters. I came across a few websites, and one of them was ESAlettertexas.com. It looks legit, but I’m honestly not sure how to tell which ones are real and which ones are just scams. Has anyone here (especially students) actually gotten an ESA letter online? Did it work for housing without issues? And how do you know if the service is legit? Would really appreciate some real experiences or advice before I move forward.</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Mental%2bHealth">Mental Health</category></item><item><title>Blog Post: Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/understanding-benefits/b/weblog/posts/breast-pumps</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:ba728b4f-1ab7-45f4-92cb-73a10e78e952</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Nourishing your newborn baby is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth and development. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports it lowers an infant’s risk for ear infections, asthma, Type 1 diabetes, obesity and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Anytime, Anywhere Convenience Along with important health benefits, breastfeeding does away with the need to mix formula or prepare bottles. It makes on-the-go feeding easy. Also, when traveling it can give comfort to babies when their normal routine has been disrupted. Breast pumps play a vital role in this flexibility. Pumping and storing breast milk allows both parents and others to share in feeding duties and increases your supply of breast milk. When you need to be away from your baby, there is a supply of milk ready to go. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas covers a variety of breast pumps for members whose health care plan includes this benefit. If you have a Flexible Spending Account, you can use your FSA dollars toward any out-of-pocket costs for a breast pump. Which Breast Pump Is Right for You? Every pump is designed with a shield that covers the breast and a container that collects milk. There are some basic variations, though. Before choosing, you’ll want to do a little research to learn about your options. Manual breast pumps don’t require batteries or electricity. Instead, the pump is worked by hand so it can be used anywhere. A manual pump is best for parents who don’t need to pump a lot of milk at one time. Electric pumps have a motor that uses electricity or batteries. They come in single- and double-pump models. Single-pump models collect milk from one breast at a time. Double-pump models can collect milk from both breasts at the same time. Many parents who attend school or work away from home choose double pumps because they work faster and are more convenient. Hospital (or Medical)-grade breast pumps have a more powerful motor for better suction. They are typically used in a hospital setting. The purchase cost of these pumps isn’t usually covered by a health plan. However, they can be rented by the month for home use. Hospital-grade breast pumps are usually only recommended for: Moms who have trouble establishing their milk supply Parents with premature babies, babies with health issues that may impact feeding, or those infants in the NICU Parents of multiple babies Things to Keep in Mind You may not know how often you’ll need to pump until your baby arrives. Your third trimester is a good time to consider ordering your breast pump to ensure you have it before the delivery of your baby. If you’re not sure what kind of pump is best for you, talk with a trained breastfeeding counselor. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health also offers helpful information about breastfeeding , including Your Guide to Breastfeeding , which you can download to refer to when you have questions. We’re Here to Support Parents BCBSTX benefits help support families as they prepare for their new baby . We offer breastfeeding support, counseling and supplies through our maternity benefits. You’ll find a lot is covered by your health insurance plan when you use an in-network provider — even manual and electric breast pumps . Let Us Help You Find a Breast Pump To get started on getting a breast pump, call the number on your member ID card or send a secure message through your member account online . Our Customer Advocates can tell you: If your plan covers a breast pump. If it does, ask if both electric and hospital-grade models are covered. Some plans cover both an electric pump and the rental of a hospital-grade pump up to a certain dollar amount. Other plans may only cover one type of pump. Be sure to ask if there will be an out-of-pocket cost and what that cost may be. Full coverage may only apply to certain models of breast pumps. If your health plan requires a prescription for a breast pump. Which in-network providers or durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers in your network and state offer breast pumps and how to contact them. Depending on your health plan, your benefits may include Women and Family Health. The program offers access to a nurse case manager who can help you find breast pumps and connect you with other breast-feeding resources. Sources: Breastfeeding Benefits Both Baby and Mom , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2025; How to Use a Breast Pump , WebMD, 2025; What to Know When Buying or Using a Breast Pump , U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2023; Breastfeeding , American Academy of Pediatrics, 2024</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Benefits%2band%2bCoverage">Benefits and Coverage</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Women_1920_s%2bHealth">Women’s Health</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Pregnancy">Pregnancy</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Infant%2bCare">Infant Care</category></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: coverage</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1419/coverage/3498</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:4a83ac96-404c-4b59-a4b6-2d6a98319235</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><description>Hello, Our team can check on this for you if you&amp;#39;d like to send us a private message. ~ KW</description></item><item><title>Forum Post: coverage</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1419/coverage</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:f122ab6e-ceff-4487-a08b-690e0e5134cb</guid><dc:creator>Vivibrook2</dc:creator><description>is wegovy covered</description></item><item><title>Blog Post: Niveles de tratamiento para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/espanol/b/tusalud/posts/aprende-sobre-los-diferentes-niveles-de-cuidado</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:69dbda39-256e-471a-b95f-dfcf1d6880b9</guid><dc:creator>EquipoConnect</dc:creator><description>&amp;#191;Sabr&amp;#237;a qu&amp;#233; hacer si un amigo o un familiar necesita ayuda con un problema de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias? &amp;#191;Qu&amp;#233; tipo de ayuda necesitar&amp;#237;a? &amp;#191;Qui&amp;#233;n podr&amp;#237;a ayudarle? No saber qu&amp;#233; hacer puede ser atemorizante y confuso. Pero existen varias cosas que puede hacer para brindarle apoyo a su ser querido. &amp;#191;Por d&amp;#243;nde comenzar? Primero, tome medidas para entender las se&amp;#241;ales que observa. H&amp;#225;gase las siguientes preguntas: &amp;#191;Est&amp;#225; pensando en hacerse da&amp;#241;o a s&amp;#237; mismo o a alguien m&amp;#225;s? &amp;#191;Puede mantenerse seguro? &amp;#191;Tiene dificultades en el trabajo o en la escuela? &amp;#191;Se siente menos conectado con la familia y los amigos? Pr&amp;#243;ximos pasos Si ha notado que su ser querido necesita ayuda, inf&amp;#243;rmese sobre los niveles de atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica para tratar problemas de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias. Los niveles de atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica son los tipos de atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica que se ofrecen en funci&amp;#243;n de los s&amp;#237;ntomas del paciente. Por lo general, un prestador de servicios m&amp;#233;dicos recomienda un nivel particular de atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica seg&amp;#250;n las necesidades espec&amp;#237;ficas de la persona. La atenci&amp;#243;n en un hospital para pacientes internados con enfermedades agudas se les recomienda a pacientes con las siguientes se&amp;#241;ales: tienen pensamientos de hacerse da&amp;#241;o a s&amp;#237; mismos o a alguien m&amp;#225;s; tienen problemas con el consumo de drogas o alcohol y/o dificultad para dejar de consumirlos por su cuenta; no pueden funcionar debido a un trastorno preexistente de salud mental o de consumo de sustancias; necesitan ayuda urgente. Los hospitales cuentan con niveles de atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica intensivos y restringidos, brindan atenci&amp;#243;n de tratamiento las 24 horas del d&amp;#237;a y ofrecen manejo de medicamentos, psicoterapia (terapia de conversaci&amp;#243;n) y manejo de la abstinencia. &amp;#191;Qu&amp;#233; se puede hacer si el paciente no est&amp;#225; experimentando una crisis, pero necesita supervisi&amp;#243;n y estructura las 24 horas del d&amp;#237;a? En este caso, pueden recibir atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica en un Centro residencial de tratamientos (RTC, en ingl&amp;#233;s). Los centros residenciales de tratamiento ofrecen tratamientos para la salud mental y el consumo de sustancias en un entorno residencial. Estos centros cuentan con asistencia de enfermeros y m&amp;#233;dicos de guardia las 24 horas del d&amp;#237;a. Tambi&amp;#233;n ayudan a personas con problemas mentales graves o cr&amp;#243;nicos y con problemas de alcoholismo o de consumo de sustancias. Cuentan con un alto nivel de seguridad, supervisi&amp;#243;n y estructura, y fomentan tanto los h&amp;#225;bitos saludables como la estabilizaci&amp;#243;n, desintoxicaci&amp;#243;n y rehabilitaci&amp;#243;n con buenos resultados. Algunas personas pueden optar por un Programa de hospitalizaci&amp;#243;n parcial (Partial Hospitalization Program, PHP). Este no es un programa residencial con supervisi&amp;#243;n las 24 horas del d&amp;#237;a. El PHP brinda tratamiento intensivo para la salud mental y para el consumo de sustancias en un entorno para pacientes ambulatorios. Por lo general, estos programas se llevan a cabo al menos cinco horas al d&amp;#237;a por m&amp;#225;s de cinco d&amp;#237;as a la semana. Las personas generalmente regresan a su casa por las noches. Estos programas est&amp;#225;n altamente estructurados y ofrecen ayuda en un entorno seguro. Este nivel de atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica tambi&amp;#233;n proporciona apoyo en el hogar o acceso por tel&amp;#233;fono para obtener ayuda despu&amp;#233;s del horario de trabajo. &amp;#191;Qu&amp;#233; puede hacer si la persona trabaja o estudia a tiempo completo? Los Programas intensivos para pacientes ambulatorios (Intensive Outpatient Programs, IOP) son menos restringidos que los programas de PHP. Tienen una duraci&amp;#243;n de al menos dos horas diarias, tres d&amp;#237;as a la semana, que les permite a las personas recibir atenci&amp;#243;n sin descuidar sus responsabilidades cotidianas. Ofrecen terapia individual y grupal para ense&amp;#241;ar a las personas habilidades sobre c&amp;#243;mo manejar sus necesidades de salud mental y consumo de sustancias. &amp;#191;Puede ser &amp;#250;til una atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica menos frecuente? La atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica para pacientes externos (OP, en ingl&amp;#233;s) puede llevarse a cabo en un consultorio y ofrecerse de manera individual, familiar o grupal. Tambi&amp;#233;n puede incluir psicoterapia y manejo de medicamentos. La frecuencia y la duraci&amp;#243;n del tratamiento var&amp;#237;a seg&amp;#250;n las necesidades de cada persona. &amp;#191;Qu&amp;#233; prestadores de servicios m&amp;#233;dicos pueden ayudar? Su ser querido puede atenderse con diferentes tipos de profesionales en cualquier nivel de atenci&amp;#243;n. Psiquiatras Los psiquiatras tienen un t&amp;#237;tulo de medicina y pueden manejar medicamentos en todos los niveles de atenci&amp;#243;n. Pueden proporcionar psicoterapia. Tambi&amp;#233;n pueden admitir y atender pacientes en hospitales. Psic&amp;#243;logos Tienen un doctorado en psicolog&amp;#237;a. Pueden proporcionar psicoterapia. Pueden realizar e interpretar ex&amp;#225;menes psicol&amp;#243;gicos. Pueden recetar medicamentos si est&amp;#225;n acreditados en los estados de Nuevo M&amp;#233;xico, Illinois, Iowa e Idaho. Enfermeros profesionales en psiquiatr&amp;#237;a (APRN, en ingl&amp;#233;s) o practicantes de enfermer&amp;#237;a (ANP, en ingl&amp;#233;s) Los APRN y los ANP proporcionan evaluaci&amp;#243;n, diagn&amp;#243;stico y terapia para problemas de salud mental o consumo de sustancias. En algunos estados, tambi&amp;#233;n recetan medicamentos y controlan su uso. Asistentes m&amp;#233;dicos (PA, en ingl&amp;#233;s) Los asistentes m&amp;#233;dicos ejercen su profesi&amp;#243;n en equipo, bajo la supervisi&amp;#243;n de m&amp;#233;dicos o psiquiatras. Examinan a pacientes y les proporcionan atenci&amp;#243;n m&amp;#233;dica. Profesionales m&amp;#233;dicos con maestr&amp;#237;a en salud mental Tienen un t&amp;#237;tulo de posgrado y acreditaci&amp;#243;n en psicoterapia. No est&amp;#225;n autorizados para recetar medicamentos. T&amp;#237;tulos comunes: Terapeuta profesional para parejas y familias (LMFT, en ingl&amp;#233;s) Consejero profesional con licencia (LPC, en ingl&amp;#233;s) Consejero cl&amp;#237;nico con licencia (LCPC, en ingl&amp;#233;s) Trabajador social con licencia (LSW, en ingl&amp;#233;s) Trabajador social cl&amp;#237;nico con licencia (LCSW, en ingl&amp;#233;s) Analistas certificados en salud mental (BCBA, en ingl&amp;#233;s). Proporcionan ex&amp;#225;menes de evaluaci&amp;#243;n conductual aplicada (ABA, en ingl&amp;#233;s) para personas con diagn&amp;#243;stico de autismo. Fuente: Tipos de profesionales de salud mental , National Alliance on Mental Illness (alianza nacional sobre enfermedades mentales), 2020. Originalmente publicado: 28 diciembre 2018, 2024</description><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Tu%2bSalud">Tu Salud</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Psic_26002300_243_3B00_logos">Psic&amp;#243;logos</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Qu_26002300_233_3B00_%2bes%2bla%2bsalud%2bmental">Qu&amp;#233; es la salud mental</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Salud%2bmental">Salud mental</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Psiquiatras">Psiquiatras</category><category domain="https://connect.bcbstx.com/tags/Espa_26002300_241_3B00_ol">Espa&amp;#241;ol</category></item><item><title>Forum Post: RE: Thinking about talking to a professional about ESA letters</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/f/questions-and-answers/1403/thinking-about-talking-to-a-professional-about-esa-letters/3496</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:d923f54a-056a-4bc4-ae40-899d72541be0</guid><dc:creator>johnhutchison</dc:creator><description>I actually went through something pretty similar recently and ended up trying My ESA Therapist, so I can share my experience. What I liked is that it didn’t feel like one of those “instant approval” sites. I had to go through a proper evaluation, where a licensed mental health professional asked about my anxiety, my daily routine, and how my pet helps me. It felt more like an actual conversation rather than just filling out a quick form. From what I understand, that part is really important because a legitimate ESA letter has to come from a licensed professional after a real assessment, not just a registration or instant certificate . In my case, the process was pretty straightforward. It wasn’t rushed, and approval wasn’t guaranteed upfront, which actually made it feel more legit. If you do qualify, they issue the letter based on clinical judgment, which is how it’s supposed to work . Overall, I’d say it’s worth considering if you don’t have access to a therapist who can write one for you. Just make sure whichever route you choose includes a real evaluation, because that’s what actually makes the letter valid. Hope that helps a bit</description></item></channel></rss>