{"id":16044,"date":"2019-04-23T14:06:48","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T19:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits-x\/?page_id=16044"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:41:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:41:15","slug":"discount-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/benefits-administration\/general-benefit-information\/discount-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Discount Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Blue 365 Discount Program<\/h2>\n<p>Blue365 is just one more advantage your employees have by being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) member. With this program, you may save money on health and wellness products and services from top retailers that are not covered by insurance. There are no claims to file and no referrals or pre-authorizations. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blue365deals.com\/BCBSTX\/\">Blue365<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tamu.perksconnect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PerksConnect<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Discounts on legal and ID protection services, auto, home\u00a0and pet insurance, local restaurants and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The PerksConnect employee discount program is a lifestyle product and service discount savings program enabling employees and retirees to find great deals on items and services you need and use every day.<\/li>\n<li>PerksConnect users receive discounts on everything from local restaurants, movie theater tickets, vacations, online retail purchases, and insurance and benefit products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Voluntary Benefits and Group Discounts<\/h2>\n<p>PerksConnect also offers voluntary benefit plans and group discounts on items such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical, dental and vision for dependents who traditionally do not qualify for participation in the group plans offered by the A&amp;M System. Coverage options also include life and accident coverage.<\/li>\n<li>Nationwide pet insurance<\/li>\n<li>Legal Shield legal services<\/li>\n<li>Identity theft prevention services<\/li>\n<li>Home and auto insurance<\/li>\n<li>Individual insurance plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These voluntary benefit plans are individual plans offered by reputable organizations and made available to University faculty and staff at a discounted rate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue 365 Discount Program Blue365 is just one more advantage your employees have by being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) member. With this program, you may save money on health and wellness products and services from top retailers that are not covered by insurance. 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