Health Benefits Advocacy Service
Benefits Value Advisor
For BCBS Members Only
Benefits Value Advisor with Member Rewards by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
To help you get the most of your medical benefits with quality and cost-effective care, use the Benefits Value Advisor, a support tool from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. It’s a one-call solution designed to help you make smart choices — and save money. To reach a Benefits Value Advisor, call 800.521.2227 for help with health care services.
Benefits Value Advisor can also:
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Help you understand your benefits
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Estimate costs for services or procedures
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Schedule appointments
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Provide information on your condition or diagnosis
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Help you take advantage of Member Rewards incentives
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Assist with pre-authorization
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Tell you about online educational tools
Member Rewards
Member Rewards works together with the Benefits Value Advisor to help you become an efficient shopper of health care services. Take the time to shop around before receiving a procedure — and get cash rewards for your efforts. Not only will you be rewarded for shopping, but you may lower your out-of-pocket expenses as well.
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Call the Benefits Value Advisor using the number on your BCBS ID card to compare costs and quality for a number of procedures
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Select a lower-cost, quality provider from the selected in-network list
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Receive cash rewards after your procedure is completed and verified
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Per IRS regulations participants earning $600+ Member Rewards in one calendars year will receive tax Form 1099
Note: Participation in Member Rewards does not change any prior authorization requirements