March 2017
New BCBSTX Client in Blue EssentialsSM Network: Employees Retirement System of Texas
We are excited to announce that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) was awarded the six-year contract for the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) account, effective Sept. 1, 2017. ERS participants covered under HealthSelectSM of Texas and Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM benefit plans will access care through the Blue Essentials provider network in all 254 counties in Texas.
If you are currently a participating provider in the Blue Essentials (formerly HMO Blue TexasSM) provider network, no action is required on your part.
If you would like to be contracted for the Blue Essentials provider network, please visit our Blue Essentials Network Participation page or contact your Network Management Representative for more information.
Continue to watch for additional information regarding ERS in future editions of this newsletter and on our website.