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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is a Texas health insurer offering individual and family, Medicare, Medicaid, group, dental, vision and supplemental coverage.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is a health insurer based in Richardson, United States, focused on the Texas market. Its official site presents plan options for individuals and families, Medicare-eligible people, Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and employer group customers, along with dental and vision insurance and supplemental coverage such as accident or critical illness insurance. BCBSTX describes itself as Texas born and bred, stating that for 95 years it has supported members and communities, that it offers access to providers in all 254 counties, and that it has more than 10,000 Texas-based employees and more than 8 million members. Member services include tools for verifying coverage, checking claims and updating preferences, as well as programs such as BlueCard travel coverage, the Blue365 discount program, a 24/7 Nurseline and wellness perks.

History

BCBSTX states on its About Us page that it is Texas born and bred and that it knows health care coverage in Texas, adding that it invented it. The same page says that for 95 years it has supported its members and communities, and that it is committed to expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care for people in all phases of life, offering plan options for individuals and families as well as for group customers, Medicare and Medicaid. It also reports access to providers in all 254 counties, more than 10,000 Texas-based employees and more than 8 million members. Wikidata describes the company as being in Richardson, United States.

Products and positioning

Texas-focused health insurer describing itself as Texas born and bred, committed to expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care across life stages.

  • Individual and Family plans

  • Medicare coverage

  • Medicaid plans

  • Group coverage options for employers

  • Dental and vision insurance

  • Supplemental coverage, like accident or critical illness insurance

Recent events

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    Whataburger partners to provide meals to first responders and healthcare workers[6]

    Whataburger partnered with the Texas Restaurant Association to provide free meals to first responders and healthcare workers. The meal offer is provided through the Texas Restaurant Relief Fund initiative, with meals courtesy of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.

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