Enhancements to your health benefits

Dec. 15, 2020

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Your benefits cover MDLIVE virtual visits

This winter, the cold, flu, and COVID-19 will likely continue to spread. Using MDLIVE virtual visits gives you and your family access to 24/7 fast, proven, safe, and accurate healthcare – from the safety and comfort of home.

Sept. 10, 2020

Well on Target Fitness Program fee waived for September

Members of the UT SELECT and UT CONNECT medical plans can have the $19 enrollment fee waived using code STARTINSEP. View more details here.

Feb. 24, 2020

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Fitness Program

Members of the UT SELECT and UT CONNECT medical plans are eligible for free enrollment in the Fitness Program, which gives access to over 10,000 facilities. View more details and sign up by Feb. 29 to take advantage of these savings.

Dec. 3, 2019

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A high-tech approach to managing diabetes, available through UT SELECT

The Livongo for Diabetes Program is a new health benefit available for UT SELECT members and their covered dependents with diabetes. The program helps make living with diabetes easier and is available at no extra cost. Through Livongo, participants get free strips and lancets, an easy-to-use, connected blood glucose meter, coaching anytime, anywhere by phone, text and mobile app and more. Get more details. To register, visit join.livongo.com/UTS registration code: UTS or call 800-945-4355.

Nov. 26, 2019

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At risk for Type 2 diabetes or heart disease? Choose healthy habits that stick

Offered through UT SELECT, Omada is a breakthrough digital program that surrounds group members with the tools and support needed to help build healthy habits that stick. If a member or covered family are at risk for Type 2 diabetes or heart disease, they may be able to join. With Omada, participants get an interactive program that adapts to them, an Omada health coach to keep them on track, a wireless smart scale to monitor progress, access to a small online peer group for real-time support and more. Omada’s approach combines proven science with rich data to help you make the changes that matter most – whether it’s eating, activity, sleep or stress. Get the program details or visit omadahealth.com/UTS to determine eligibility.

Nov. 19, 2019

Do you have chronic back, knee, and/or hip pain? This UT SELECT benefit can help

UT SELECT is excited to partner with Hinge Health to offer their digital programs for back, knee, or hip pain. Their programs are available to you and your eligible dependents at no cost and provide all the tools you need to learn to manage your pain.

You have access to a personal health coach, convenient exercise therapy, and education articles to help you understand your condition and treatment options (you must be 18 years old or older and enrolled in the BCBSTX UT SELECT medical plan). Join over 20,000 participants who have conquered back or knee pain with Hinge Health, reporting their pain reduced by over 60 percent! Get the program details. Visit hingehealth.com/utwellness to learn more and apply. help@hingehealth.com Hinge Health or call (855) 902-2777 with any questions.

Nov. 12, 2019

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Last month, the Benefits & Wellness team shared MDLIVE with the UT Southwestern community. MDLIVE is just one of several enhancements new to UT SELECT this year. Throughout the next several weeks, the team will be sharing even more new programs.

Remember, MDLIVE is available for both UT SELECT and UT CONNECT members and allows members to reach doctors virtually using a phone, mobile app, or online video for nonemergency medical and behavioral health issues. Members get:

  • 24/7 access to independently contracted, board-certified doctors
  • Access by online video, mobile app or phone
  • E-prescriptions sent to a local pharmacy, when appropriate

Virtual visits doctors can treat a variety of health issues, such as allergies, pink eye, asthma, rash, cold and flu, nausea, and sinus infections. Members can also speak with a licensed counselor, therapist, or psychiatrist for support, available by appointment, electing to choose who they want to work with for issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, or relationship problems. Register at mdlive.com/bcbstx or call 888-676-4204.

This week, get to know about Health Advocacy Solutions (HAS), available only for UT SELECT members, and look for more to come in the next few weeks.

Health advocates are ready to help members through the health care process

Health Advocacy Solutions (HAS) gives a one-stop member experience where members can call or chat with a health advocate directly. This new service offers members help with:

  • Health care matters
  • Understanding health benefits
  • Talking to a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) clinician about health questions
  • Sorting out a new diagnosis and what to do next

To reach a health advocate, call 866-882-2034 or download the BCBSTX app to chat live. Health advocates do not give medical advice or replace the care of a doctor, and you should talk to your doctor about any medical questions or concerns.