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Call KENS: A senior was worried she was losing care after getting a letter from her provider. KENS 5 helped clear it up.
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (618+ words) SAN ANTONIO " A northwest San Antonio senior said she was frustrated and confused after receiving a letter from Gonzaba Medical Group which said they "would no longer serve as her primary care provider after 60 days. Brenda Stuhldreher, 79, said she received…...
If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, you'll want to know about this big change
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (245+ words) HOUSTON " Memorial Hermann Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) have officially parted ways after months of negotiation, leaving the Houston-based hospital system out of network with the insurer as of April 1, 2026. Both sides said they worked…...
Bad news for senior citizens | The cost of Medicare is going up in 2026
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (289+ words) HOUSTON " Senior citizens and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare for health coverage will pay more in 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and the second-largest hike, in dollar terms,…...
Christus Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas extend contract amid ongoing negotiations
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (159+ words) KENS 5 News at 10 PM TYLER, Texas " Christus Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas have decided to extended their contract to Aug. 1 during current discussions. Amid ongoing negotiations, July 1 was the deadline for the two companies to come to…...