Health Care Insurance 101
Learn the basics to health insurance and how to make it work best for your life.
How To Use Your Health Plan When You Travel
June 8, 2023: No one wants to worry about health care when they travel. Our experts break down what members need to know about using their health plan when they travel. No matter if you travel in state, nationally or internationally, BlueCross can help.
What To Know About Health Insurance and Childbirth
March 23, 2023: Having a baby is a thrilling event for many families. No one wants to have to think about health insurance during such a momentous time. There are ways BlueCross can help. Here are some important things to know about having a baby and using your health insurance.
What To Know About Health Insurance and Pregnancy
March 23, 2023: Having a baby is a thrilling event for many families. No one wants to have to think about health insurance during such a momentous time. There are ways BlueCross can help. Here are some important things to know about pregnancy and health insurance.
What Medicare Enrollees Should Know About Yearly Exams
Feb. 16, 2023: Annual visits with a trusted doctor or health care provider are important for everyone. These doctor visits can be particularly important for people enrolled in Medicare plans. There are two types of wellness visits with doctors for Medicare enrollees.
What To Know About ID Cards
Jan. 5, 2023: Some of the most common questions members ask our customer service team center around ID cards. Here are important things everyone should know about their ID cards.
Why You Need Health Insurance
Nov. 1, 2023: Open enrollment starts in November and lasts until Jan. 15. This allows individuals to buy health insurance for the coming year. Our expert shares how BlueCross can help people during this time.
7 Hacks for Managing Your Health Plan
Health insurance doesn't have to be complicated. Members can make the most of their health plans with a few easy hacks. Our expert shares some inside tips for using your health plan.
Your EOB Is a Tool, Not a Bill
May 24, 2024: Basic understanding of the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) process can help you can feel more confident about how your health insurance is applied to medical bills. It can also empower you to speak up if something seems off. Here's how this works behind the scenes and the most common questions we hear regarding EOBs.
9 of Your Frequently Asked Insurance Questions Answered
Updated July 2023: Every day our customer service advocates answer calls from members with questions about their health plans. Many of the answers to the most frequently asked questions can be found on BlueCross’s online portal, My Health Toolkit®.
Pharmacy Benefits Explained
June 27, 2024: Understanding your health plan is key to getting the most of your insurance. Your BlueCross health plan may include pharmacy benefits. Some of the most common questions we get are about pharmacy benefits. We break down the ins and outs of prescription drug benefits.
How To Pick a Health Plan
Nov. 3, 2022: BlueCross' customer experience manager offers insight to help South Carolinians understand what to consider when making health care decisions during open enrollment.
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