Texas Health Insurance Blog  

In addition to traditional Health Insurance Plans, in Texas you can select from specialty types of insurance, including critical illness coverage, disability, health reimbursement arrangements, maternity coverage, short-term health, and student health insurance.

Providers of Health Insurance for Texas offer disability insurance to help if an accident prevents you from working. In addition, accident insurance can cover costs related to accidents, such as injuries and ambulance services, which may not be covered by traditional health insurance plans. Read the rest of this entry »

The largest providers of Health Insurance in Texas (Aetna, Anthem, and Humana) are offering prescription medications through the mail. That will make getting maintenance medications (such as for diabetes, and heart disease), and even oral contraceptives, more convenient for members in these Texas Health Insurance Plans. Prescriptions for 30-, 60-, and 90-day supplies are all available by mail.

Many of these mail-order prescription programs include other benefits, such as free shipping, money-saving coupons, and refill reminders. Texas Health Insurance providers are offering this convenience to help patients prevent the deterioration in their medical conditions that might occur without maintenance medications. Read the rest of this entry »

Last December, Texas offered H1N1 vaccinations to the general public. Those who want the H1N1 vaccine are not required to have Texas Health Insurance to be vaccinated. Pregnant women, and those with other health problems are at high risk for H1N1, which is also known as swine flu. If you do come down with H1N1, or one of the many other serious health risks, medical costs can be devastating.

Think you can’t afford Health Insurance Plans in Texas? High-deductible plans offer the lowest premiums, and you can choose from hundreds of Texas Health Insurance Plans to find the best fit for your situation. Read the rest of this entry »

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) blames radon for approximately 20,000 deaths each year as a result of lung cancer. Radon gas can seep into homes undetected because it is colorless and odorless, and it has been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer when inhaled for long periods. EPA standards show that most Texas homes have been built where potential for elevated levels of radon is low, but thirty-nine counties (in Northwest and West Texas ) are rated as having moderate potential for radon.

Radon test kits are inexpensive and simple to use. They must be left inside the home (preferably in a basement) for two days before they can be analyzed. The Texas Department of State Health Services has offered free radon test kits to help Texans know for sure whether radon may be threatening their health. If lung cancer does result, medical treatment costs can be out of reach without major or catastrophic medical insurance coverage. Health Insurance in Texas is available statewide, including areas at risk for radon. Read the rest of this entry »

The largest health insurance plan providers in Texas are now offering prescription medications through the mail in an effort to make access to maintenance medications easier and more convenient for their health insurance plan members. Anthem, Aetna, and Humana are amongst the Texas health insurance plan providers providing mail-order prescriptions.

Mail-order prescriptions are available in 30, 60, and 90-day supplies for health insurance members participating in the mail-order programs. Many maintenance medications are included in the list of medications available in the mail-order pharmacy, including medications that may be used for diabetes treatment, heart disease, and even oral contraceptives. The mail-order program is aimed at helping health insurance plan members get convenient and easy access to medications that they regularly take. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are in the market for affordable health insurance plans in Texas, then you probably already know that there are many different options when it comes to health insurance coverage. Not only do you need to select a health insurance plan provider who services Texas, but you also need to select the right health insurance plans for your specific health care needs. Here’s a brief overview of some of the different types of health insurance plans you may want to consider, depending on your unique health insurance needs and health situations: Read the rest of this entry »

Doctors across the state of Texas have been promoting routine health screenings and exams for children and infants a lot lately, leading lawmakers to consider mandating some health screenings for all Texas residents. However, while the health screenings may help to alert some Texas individuals to potentially dangerous health situations, how could the screenings impact Texas health insurance plans and rates for children who are diagnosed with health problems?

According to a story published in December by CBS, a group of Houston doctors launched a pilot program that screened 100 sixth graders for heart problems. As a result of the screenings, the doctors found that seven of the students had undiagnosed heart conditions and two of the children required surgery for their conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

Two health care coverage companies in Texas are working together to provide more benefits to employers offering health insurance plans for their employees and to lower the cost of health care for employers across the state. The Lockton Companies consulting arm – Lockton Benefit Group – has partnered with Texas health insurance plan provider Concentra to reduce health insurance costs for employers while helping to promote wellness.

Lockton’s clients will now receive Concentra health insurance plan coverage and benefits for initiatives such as health promotion, wellness programming, on-site health clinics, flu vaccinations, biometric screenings, and health risk assessments. As a result of the increased initiatives, the company expects that employer health costs will decrease and that employees will receive more health care coverage and advice than before. The on-site health clinics offered by Concentra also help to improve the convenience and access to health screenings and care for employees of participating companies. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the local Department of State Health Services in the Crossroads area, few Texans are showing up to receive flu shots this year. In contrast, many residents in larger Texas cities are concerned because they have been unable to get flu shots. Anyone aged six months and older is eligible to receive the flu vaccine. According to a nurse at one clinic, the clinic received 300 flu vaccine shots and 30 vaccine mists, but they were not all used.

The Big Spring Herald reported the low numbers in an article that was published mid-December. “We’ve been fortunate to receive a lot of the vaccine, but the response has been very light,” said Julie Cantu, a nurse at the health clinic in College Park Shopping Center. “We’ve been trying to get the word out, but people are not responding. We would think that firefighters, police, pregnant women and others would really be wanting to get the shots, but they haven’t so far.” Read the rest of this entry »

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield – one of the largest health insurance plan providers in Texas – is providing online tools for health insurance plan members to help them assess their health and stay healthy. The interactive tools are available through a partnership with WebMD and are located in the MyHealth@Anthem portal.

Anthem’s MyHealth@Anthem health assessment tools for its health insurance plan holders include a body fat calculator, nutrition toolbox, body mass index calculator, calorie needs calculator, ideal weight calculator, blood alcohol estimator, target heart rate calculator, smoking cost calculator, sleep disorder calculator, and interactive personal trainer. The tools are available online to all of Anthem’s health insurance plan members through the company’s Web site. Read the rest of this entry »