HealthSelect Out-of-State for Active Employees


HealthSelectSM Out-of-State is a network-based preferred provider network administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. HealthSelect Out-of-State is only available to employees who live or work outside the state of Texas. HealthSelect of Texas® is available to employees who live or work in Texas.

HealthSelect Out-of-State includes a comprehensive prescription drug plan. The HealthSelect Prescription Drug Program is administered by OptumRx. You will get two ID cards:
  • one for medical and
  • one for prescription drug benefits.

Enrollment in this plan also includes $5,000 of Basic Term Life Insurance.

Plan Benefits

  • You do not need to select a primary care provider (PCP).
  • You do not need a referral to see a specialist.
  • HealthSelect Out-of-State benefits are now the same as HealthSelect of Texas.
  • There is no annual medical deductible if you stay in the network.
  • You can elect to use non-network providers, but you will have higher out-of-pocket costs.

Benefits and wellness programs

  • Preventive services provided by a network doctor—like annual check-ups and vaccinations—are covered at 100 percent.
  • You are responsible for copayments and/or coinsurance for some doctor and hospital visits and other medical services, such as outpatient surgery and high-tech radiology. 
  • HealthSelect has a suite of wellness programs available to all participants. 
  • See the Master Benefit Plan Document for information about your health plan benefits.

Eligibility and Enrollment

  • The plan is available to GBP eligible employees and dependents who live or work outside of Texas. Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is never required to enroll in this plan.
  • You can enroll in this plan during your first 60 days of employment and coverage will begin the first of the month following your 60th day of employment.  
  • You can also enroll when you have a qualifying life event (QLE) such as a birth or marriage and coverage will begin on the date of birth or the first of the month following the event. 
  • See the Master Benefit Plan Document for information about your health plan benefits.

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