Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas Emergency Room Copay

The $250. copayment for usage of an emergency room may be waived when the subscriber had no reasonable medical alternative. The absence of a reasonable medical alternative is determined by reference to the following circumstances. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. MDLIVE is an independent company that does not provide Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas products or services.

Get access to care 24 hours a day, seven days a week by online video, mobile app or phone.

MDLIVE, a leading virtual visits vendor, lets you visit independently contracted MDLIVE board-certified doctors when you may need care. They may help treat non-emergency medical and pediatric health issues. Plus, they may even write and send prescriptions to a nearby pharmacy (when appropriate).

You may want to have a virtual visit:

Instead of going to the ER or urgent care for non-emergency visits
If your doctor is booked
While at home, work or on-the-go

Check your benefit book for availability and costs or call the Customer Service number shown on the back of your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) member ID card.

Here are some of the most common reasons for visiting an MDLIVE doctor:

Acne
Allergies
Bronchitis
Cold & Flu
Constipation
Cough
Diarrhea
Earache
Fever
Headache
Insect bites
Nausea
Pink eye
Rash
Respiratory problems
Sinus infection
Sore throat
Sport injuries
Vomiting
...and more

Behavioral Health Counseling

MDLIVE licensed therapists may offer help through video chat for:

Sleep disorders
Anxiety & depression
Child behavior issues
Eating disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorders
Post traumatic stress disorders
Smoking addiction
...and more

Behavioral Health counseling may not be offered with all health care coverage plans.

Get non-emergency medical care when you need it, by phone, video or mobile app

Example Symptoms

Allergies
Bladder & Urinary Tract Infection
Bronchitis

Pink eye
Sore throat
Rash

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Your doctor knows your medical history and can treat you, and refer you to specialists

Example Symptoms

Fever
Cold and flu
Sore throat
Minor burns
Stomach ache

Ear or sinus pain
Physical
Shots
Flu shots
Minor allergic reactions

Office hours may vary

Convenient, low-cost treatment for minor medical problems

Example Symptoms

Flu shots
Sore throat
Skin problems
Allergies

Hours based on retail store hours

Immediate, non-emergency care

Example Symptoms

Migraines or headaches
Cuts that need stitches
Abdominal pain
Sprains or strains

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas Emergency Room Copays

Bladder & urinary tract infection
Animal bites
Back pain

Generally includes evening, weekend and holiday hours

For life-threatening or disabling symptoms

Example Symptoms

Chest pain
Stroke
Seizures
Head or neck injuries
Sudden or severe pain

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas Emergency Room Copay

Fainting, dizziness, weakness
Uncontrolled bleeding
Problem breathing
Broken bones

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas Emergency Room Copay Program

For life-threatening symptoms as a last resort if no in-network hospital ER is available as bills can be higher.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Maternity Coverage

You may still need to be sent to a hospital for emergency care

Example Symptoms

Chest pain
Stroke
Seizures
Head or neck injuries
Sudden or severe pain

How Much Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover For Emergency Room Visits

Fainting, dizziness, weakness
Uncontrolled bleeding
Problem breathing
Broken bones

Blue Cross Blue Shield Payment Center

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week