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  • Prescription Drugs: Generic Versus Brand

    July 11, 2024
    Understanding generic drugs — and how they differ from brand drugs — can help you manage your prescription drug costs. Breaking Down Generic Drugs Generic drugs can be used two ways: Generic equivalents are made&nbsp...
    • 5811 Views

  • Know Your Plan, Know Your Benefits

    June 27, 2024
    This article is intended for HMO members. As an informed consumer, you should know about the benefit exclusions and limits of your health plan. Your BlueLincs HMOSM exclusions and limits are listed in your schedule of benefits. To see the exclusions...
    • 2401 Views

  • Keep Health Issues in Check with Telehealth Visits

    June 26, 2024
    Does your health plan offer telehealth visits with doctors in your plan’s network? Now's a good time to check. It may be just what you need to stay on top of your health. During the pandemic, more health care facilities turned to telehealth vi...
    • 4078 Views

  • Multi-Language Support Is Available

    June 26, 2024
    If you or someone you are helping has questions and English is not your primary language, you have the right to get help and information in your primary language at no cost. To speak to an interpreter, call the customer service number on your member...
    • 1742 Views

  • Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    June 26, 2024
    When you shop, you probably keep an eye on costs. You want to buy the things you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? Using providers in your health plan’s network can help you save money. A network inclu...
    • 21339 Views

  • Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

    June 14, 2024
    Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits ...
    • 1854 Views

  • What Is Coordination of Benefits?

    June 14, 2024
    When you need care and are on two different health insurance plans, your insurers will coordinate your benefits (COB). This helps you get maximum coverage when you need it. If you’re covered by two different health plans, your provider may fil...
    • 3609 Views

  • Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

    June 6, 2024
    Reaching a healthy weight can be hard for many reasons. Still, it’s not out of reach. In fact, getting there might be easier than you think. Don’t know how to get started and what you can do about it? Luckily, help is here. The Well onTar...
    • 1611 Views

  • Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

    June 4, 2024
    Many people may not know that there are two types of care you can receive when you go to the doctor — preventive care and medical care. The type of care is different, and your costs may be different, too. Medical Care vs. Preventive Care Think...
    • 10266 Views

  • BCBSOK Offers Members Timely Access to Health Care

    June 4, 2024
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and BlueLincs HMOSM provide members with access to a wide range of health care providers to meet your medical needs. Guidelines for Health Care Appointments The following guidelines help members access their...
    • 1406 Views

  • Check Your Updated Drug List

    June 3, 2024
    Medicines play a major role in preventing and treating many health problems. That is why a prescription drug benefit is included in most health plans. Many Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma plans have a prescription drug list (also known as...
    • 18089 Views

  • Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

    May 3, 2024
    If you’re looking for some great discounts on health-related products and services, check out the Blue365® program. It’s just one more advantage of being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma member. You and your family can save w...
    • 3373 Views

  • Need an Explanation of Your Explanation of Benefits?

    May 3, 2024
    You’ve been to the doctor and paid your copay. How are you going to know when your claim is filed and finalized? Simple — you'll get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB will break down the services you received, the co...
    • 19046 Views

  • HMO Members: Learn Where to Go for Care

    May 3, 2024
    This article is intended for HMO members. When someone becomes suddenly ill or injured, you want to get help right away. But it pays to stop for a second and think about what kind of care and facility is best. There are certain immediate health probl...
    • 1974 Views

  • PPO Members: Learn Where to Go for Care

    May 3, 2024
    This article is intended for PPO members. When someone becomes suddenly ill or injured, you want to get help right away. But it pays to stop for a second and think about what kind of care and facility is best. There are certain immediate health probl...
    • 1112 Views

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