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Tips to Get the Most from Your Plan Know Your BenefitsWe%u2019ve made it easy to find answers to questions about your benefits and coverage, how much certain treatments may cost, and how to use the resources and features that come with your plan. You can:%u2022 Download the BCBSTX App. Just text%u2020 BCBSTXAPPto 33633.%u2022 Call a PHG at 1-866-355-5999 or chat through the BCBSTX App, 24/7.%u2022 Log in to BAM at www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare.%u2020Message and data rates may apply. Terms and conditions and our privacy policy are available at bcbstx.com/mobile/text-messaging.Choose a PCPWith the TRS-ActiveCare HD plan, you%u2019re not required to choose a PCP, but we highly encourage it. Your PCP manages and coordinates your health care with other providers. They%u2019re your advocate and help you stay on top of your preventive care. They can take care of most health issues and simple medical procedures. PCPs can help you avoid unnecessary medical costs and refer you to quality, in-network specialists if needed.Go In Network for CareYour TRS-ActiveCare HD plan gives you coverage both in and out of network, and you can see specialists without referrals. However, you always pay less when you use innetwork providers. Log in to BAM to use Provider Finder and search for providers in your network. You can look up doctors, hospitals and other providers by location. You can also research providers using patient reviews, certifications and recognitions. %u2022 Find providers wherever you are without entering your location for each search.%u2022 Find all locations a provider practices at in one search.%u2022 See what other patients say about a provider, or add your own review.%u2022 View quality certifications and recognitions.Use Your Preventive Care ServicesPreventive care is a very important part of staying healthy. It can catch small health issues before they become big ones. Treatments are usually more successful and less expensive when health conditions are caught in their earliest stages. Your health plan covers 100% of your preventive care when you see in-network providers.Work with your provider to stay up to date on:%u2022 annual wellness exams %u2022 health screenings for things like diabetes, cancer or depression%u2022 immunizations %u2022 women%u2019s preventive care (check-ups, contraception, prenatal care) %u2022 prescriptions for certain generic preventive drugs, which may include those used for hypertension or depression8 www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare