Blogs

Know Your Plan, Know Your Benefits

BCBSOK Connect Team — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:32:00 GMT

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 ...(read more)

Multi-Language Support Is Available

BCBSOK Connect Team — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:40:00 GMT

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 ...(read more)

Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

BCBSOK Connect Team — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:39:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Keep Health Issues in Check with Telehealth Visits

BCBSOK Connect Team — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Get Fit and Save in August

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:12:00 GMT

Well onTarget, the Fitness Program and Blue PointsSM are not available to all members. Check your online account information or ask your benefits administrator to see if you have these benefits. If you’re looking to stay in shape, or get b...(read more)

Having Trouble Setting Up Your Premium Payments?

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:54:47 GMT

We encourage members to make payments by electronic funds transfer and to set up monthly premium payments using Auto Bill Pay electronic funds transfers. When you’re first getting started, using electronic funds transfer helps us process your e...(read more)

Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

BCBSOK Connect Team — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:10:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Check Your Updated Drug List

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:40:00 GMT

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 a fo...(read more)

Save Money on Health and Fitness Products with Blue365

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:49:00 GMT

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 covered family me...(read more)

Learn About Our Privacy Practices

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:09:00 GMT

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is committed to protecting our members' health information. You may have received information about our Notice of Privacy Practices (NOPP) on an Explanation of Benefits or ID card mailer. You can get BCBSOK&rsqu...(read more)

Traveler’s Checklist: Protect Your Health While You Travel

BCBSOK Connect Team — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:53:00 GMT

Vacation sounds good right about now. And whatever kind of vacation you like, there’s one thing that makes it go better – planning. Planning helps your road trip skip the bumps in the road. Planning helps you avoid turbulence, even once y...(read more)

Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:59:00 GMT

Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you’ve had changes in your health or life...(read more)

HMO Members: Learn Where to Go for Care

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:13:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Compare Health Care Costs

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:54:00 GMT

Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opportunity ...(read more)

Men, Make Your Health a Priority

BCBSOK Connect Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT

You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. So you may think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for your health. Screenings h...(read more)