Plan Highlight Flyer - Eligibility, How to Enroll, Benefits, Premium and Dates
BCBSTX Dental Plan - A 12-month waiting period may apply.
Behavioral Health/Virtual Visits (Flyer) - Care When and Where You Need It
Behavioral Health/Virtual Visits (Video) - Care When and Where You Need It
Preventive Services Member Flyer
Academic Emergency Services - Medical, Evacuation, Repatriation, Services and Benefits
Protecting Your Physical, Behavioral, and Financial Wellbeing
Confidential online resources to help you manage your mental well-being
BCBSTX Mobile App - Same Features as (BAM) but for Your Smartphone
How to Register/Login for Blue Access for Members (BAM) - Online Secure Access - Find doctors, get an ID card, view claims and more
ASAP - Academic Student Assistance Program
Learn to Live - Confidential online resources to help you manage your mental well-being
SmartER Care - Advice for seeking care after hours
BlueCross BlueShield Global - Healthcare coverage when you are traveling or living abroad
Baylor College of Medicine requires that all students enrolled in any BCM academic program, including Post Baccalaureate Premedical Scholars, enroll in the BCM health care program or be enrolled in alternative coverage that meets the requirements established by the college.
Eligible dependents of those enrolled in the plan may participate in the plan on a voluntary basis.
Returning Students - 05/17/2021 – 06/04/2021
Incoming School of Health Professions (except Genetic Counseling Students) - 06/21/2021 - 07/07/2021
Incoming Psychology Interns (Dependents Only) - 07/01/2021 - 07/16/2021
Incoming Medical, Graduate and Genetic Counseling Students and Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Scholars - 07/23/2021 - 8/13/2021
Incoming DNP Students - 01/03/2022 - 01/21/2022
Your username will be your 6 digit BCM ID with 2 leading zeros.
The Incoming DNP Students waiver period ended on 01/21/2022. The online waiver system can no longer accept new waiver requests.
Student Training
It is very important to make sure that your address, phone number, and email address on file at the school are current and accurate. If not, ID cards, explanation of benefits and other notifications about your student health insurance plan may not get to you. If you have moved or your contact information has changed, please make sure you update your contact information with your with Baylor College of Medicine registrar at registrar@bcm.edu or 713-798-7766.
Healthcare coverage when you are traveling or living abroad
Used to submit claims for benefits for covered services received outside the United States
General questions about coverage including waiver or enrolling, waiver denials, coverage while on leave of absence, etc.
ask-studentinsurance@bcm.edu
1-713-798-1500
Questions about Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) billing and credits.
sas@bcm.edu
1-713-798-4322
