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Preventive care, like regular physical exams, and a good relationship with your doctor are keys to maintaining good health. Knowing what to expect from a physical exam can help you get the most benefit from your checkups. Learn more about physical exams and many other topics on Blue Access for Members.

There are changes happening in health care and how health insurance works. You may already be experiencing some of these changes, and more are on the way. Find out what changes you can expect in 2013 and 2014.

ACU provides Identity Theft coverage to all benefits-eligible employees at no cost to employees. This service offers income protection, reimbursement for allowable expenses related to the recovery of your identity, and a customer claims representative to aid you in the process of restoring your identity. In the event that you are a victim of identity theft, please call AIG at 1-866-IDHELP2 (434-3572) to get assistance. ACU’s group number is 7077631.

If you have remaining funds in your 2012 flexible spending account, you may use your Discovery Benefits Visa Card through 3/15/2013 in order to access the 2012 plan year balance. Your 2012 funds WILL NOT be available from 3/16/2012 forward. As an alternative to using your Discovery Card to access your 2012 balance, you can submit manual claims or online claims through 3/31/2013.

PLEASE NOTE, as of 1/1/2013, all medical and prescription claims filed under the BCBS medical plan must be paid using your HCA funds prior to using any unused 2012 FSA funds or 2013 FSA funds. Dental and vision claims can still be paid for with 2012 and 2013 FSA funds.

As a member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, you can take advantage of a money-saving offer – $20 off tax preparation by H&R Block. Simply register or log in to Blue Access for Members and download your coupon today. This offer is available for new H&R Block customers

A consultant from TIAA-CREF will be offering individual counseling sessions on campus to discuss your personal financial situation and investments on February 28, in the Hardin Administration Building, Human Resources Conference Rm. 213. To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-843-5640, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (EST). Appointments fill up fast and are reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Blue Access for members claims center now includes more detail. Blue Access for Members (BAM) has enhanced the claims detail page to show billed amounts, deductibles and other items. Learn more about what you can find in the BAM Claims Center.

The 24/7 Nurseline can help when you or a family member has a health problem or concern. The 24/7 Nurseline is staffed by registered nurses who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 299-0274. In a matter of minutes, they can help you identify some options. You can also learn about more than 1,200 health topics from allergies to women’s health over the telephone via an audio library system. (Note: For medical emergencies, call 911 or your local emergency services first.)

Log in to your BCBSTX BAM (Blue Access for Members) account at www.bcbstx.com to view your HCA (Health Care Account) balance, view your EOBs, and view your medical & prescriptions claims.

There are many women’s preventive services that are 100% covered on ACU’s BCBSTX medical/prescription plan. Read more about these services and your eligibility.