https://connect.bcbsok.com/ask-bcbsok/f/questions-and-answers/302/i-have-not-received-my-id-cards-and-i-need-my-member-id/438Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:05:00 GMTforumreply:438Hello, I've responded to you on your private message. ~ HChttps://connect.bcbsok.com/ask-bcbsok/f/questions-and-answers/302/i-have-not-received-my-id-cards-and-i-need-my-member-idTue, 27 Oct 2026 13:25:00 GMTforum:302I moved from NC to KC and this is the medical plan offered by my employee, but I have not received my id cards and need my member id to register, please help me.https://connect.bcbsok.com/p/about-usTue, 27 Oct 2026 06:07:00 GMTpage:Welcome: With all the health information online these days, it’s good to know you have a source for interesting and accurate articles. And it also feels good to know that you can ask questions and have a real person on the other end getting the right answers for you. Our Connect community is a place where you can talk, share and learn. 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If the parties are unable to agree on such Arbitrator from the list, such Arbitrator shall be appointed by the JAMS/Endispute or in the alternative, each party shall select one arbitrator who, in turn, shall together select the Arbitrator who shall arbitrate the Dispute. (ii) The Arbitrator shall be required to render a written decision resolving all Disputes with the reasons therefore, and designating one party as the "Prevailing Party" within sixty (60) days from the date of the Arbitration Submission. (iii) The costs of arbitration, including the venue location fee, Arbitrator's fee and any reporting or other costs, but excluding lawyers', consultants' and witness fees, shall be borne by the non-Prevailing Party unless the Arbitrator subsequently determines as part of his or her award that such allocation is inequitable under the totality of the circumstances. (iv) The arbitration hearing shall be conducted in English and held at a mutually agreed to venue location in or near Tulsa, Oklahoma, unless Authorized User mutually agrees to an alternate location. (v) Except with respect to any Dispute or portion thereof involving actual or alleged violation of any intellectual property, the Arbitrator shall have not power to award (A) damages inconsistent with the Terms of Use; or (B) punitive damages or any other damages not measured by the Prevailing Party's actual damages, and the parties expressly waive their right to obtain such damages in arbitration or in any other forum. (vi) Any determination by the Arbitrator with respect to any Dispute shall be final and binding on each party. Judgment upon the award of the Arbitrator may be entered in any court having competent jurisdiction thereof. b. Authorized User acknowledges that these Mediation/Arbitration Provisions preclude Authorized User from filing an action at law or in equity and from having any Dispute covered by this agreement resolved by a judge or a jury. Authorized User further acknowledges that these Mediation/Arbitration Provisions preclude Authorized User from participating in a class action or class arbitration filed by any other Authorized User or any other plaintiff claiming to represent Authorized User or Authorized User's interest. Authorized User agrees to opt-out of any class action or class arbitration filed against BCBSOK that raises claims covered by these Mediation/Arbitration Provisions, including, but not limited to, class actions or class arbitrations that are currently pending. c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties hereto retains the right to seek judicial assistance to obtain interim measures of protection pending arbitration for alleged or imminent breaches of intellectual property rights, confidentiality restrictions or security obligations. In the event that either party seeks judicial assistance to obtain interim relief, or in the event that any dispute arises relating to arbitration, the sole jurisdiction and venue for such actions shall be the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma in Tusla, Oklahoma, or if there is no federal jurisdiction, in the state courts located in Oklahoma. Each of the parties to this Terms of Use hereby consents to exclusive personal jurisdiction, service of process and venue in the Oklahoma courts for such interim measures of protection and for disputes relating to arbitration. Text Messaging BCBSOK Connect offers one-time text message programs as well as subscription text services on the short code 33633. These text messages may be either transactional alerts or contain marketing content. BCBSOK Connect offers these text programs to provide information or resource links on some of the following but not exclusive topics: health and fitness tips, member coverage, medication reminders, and health insurance education. Health related information provided is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Transactional information provided is valid only at the time the text message is sent and may change at a later time. Our BCBSOK Connect Text Messaging, is accessible through our Connect blogging website, see below for more specific information. Text Messaging Terms and Conditions: - BCBSOK Connect Short Code is 33633 - BCBSOK Connect is supported by all major cellular network carriers - Message and data rates may apply - Message frequency is recurring and varies based on user subscriptions and account setup - You can opt-out of BCBSOK Connect Text Messaging (SMS) programs at any time by texting " STOP " to cancel. A confirmation message will be sent back to you. - To request support at any time, text " HELP " for help. For additional support, please call the customer service number on your member ID card. - Consent not a condition of purchase - Messages will be sent to the phone number provided Contact Us If you have questions or concerns or if you want to report any violations about these Terms of Use or inappropriate use of this website, please Contact Us . 1.1-2024https://connect.bcbsok.com/p/rinotestpageTue, 27 Oct 2026 06:07:00 GMTpage:https://connect.bcbsok.com/ask-bcbsok/f/questions-and-answers/301/how-do-i-claim-my-25-reward-for-getting-flu-shot/437Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:13:00 GMTforumreply:437Hello, We can have someone help you with this if you'd like to send us a private message. ~ KWhttps://connect.bcbsok.com/ask-bcbsok/f/questions-and-answers/301/how-do-i-claim-my-25-reward-for-getting-flu-shotWed, 21 Oct 2026 15:31:00 GMTforum:301how do i claim my $25 reward for getting flu shot?https://connect.bcbsok.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/schedule-your-mammogram-earlyWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:27:00 GMTblog:730Do you book your doctors’ appointments in advance? A little planning now can help you keep up with important health checks that could save your life one day. Routine mammograms are one of those important checks. About 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. But when breast cancer is found early, the five-year survival rate is over 99 percent. Getting regular screening tests is the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Just choose a date and schedule yours. It’s a big step toward reducing your risk for breast cancer. Need to find a doctor to schedule your mammogram? Find doctors, hospitals and urgent care centers in your plan’s network. Log in to your member account and go to Find Care . Book time before appointments fill up Confirm your preferred location is in-network Get Ready for Your Mammogram Millions of women get mammograms every year. Wondering how to prepare for your exam? Here’s some advice from John Hopkins Medical Imaging. Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit that’s easy to remove. You’ll undress from your waist up and wear a gown. Don’t wear perfume, deodorant or powder. They may look like white spots on the x-ray. Be ready to talk about any breast changes or symptoms you’ve noticed. Your health care team needs to know this vital information. If you see a new doctor or change your screening location, have your previous mammograms sent to the new location before your appointment. This will let the radiologist compare the images and check for changes in your breasts. Review Your Results After your screening, your results will be sent to your doctor for review. Next, you’ll likely get a letter in the mail with your mammogram results. Your doctor can let you know when you should have your next screening. The letter may also have recommendations for next steps. Follow up with your doctor about any questions. Enjoy Prevention’s Rewards After your screening, your results will be sent to your doctor for review. Next, you’ll likely get a letter in the mail, or in the provider’s portal, with your mammogram results. Your doctor can let you know when you should have your next screening. The letter may also have recommendations for next steps. Follow up with your doctor about any questions. Sources: Key Statistics for Breast Cancer , American Cancer Society, 2026; About Breast Cancer: Early Detection , National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2026; Mammograms , Johns Hopkins Medicine; Preparing for a Mammogram , Johns Hopkins MedicineHealth and WellnessMammogramBreast CancerBreast Cancer PreventionPrimary Care Providerhttps://connect.bcbsok.com/health-and-wellness/b/weblog/posts/diabetes-type-one-and-type-twoMon, 19 Oct 2026 13:57:00 GMTblog:635If you could spare yourself from a life-changing disease, you’d do it, right? For millions of Americans, paying attention to diabetes risk factors and doing something to control them can make all the difference. With diabetes, the body can no longer make enough insulin or use the insulin it does make to control blood sugar (blood glucose). Out-of-control blood sugar boosts your risks for stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, blindness and advanced memory loss. So, being proactive is important. Of course, there are some risks that you have no control over, including your: Age Race Family history Also, moms-to-be are at risk for gestational diabetes which can strike suddenly during a pregnancy. These factors are called non-modifiable risks. But the good news is there are many risks that are modifiable . You can control them with a little bit of effort. Take Action to Fend Off Diabetes When you work to stay fit and healthy, you are helping your body fight disease and illnesses that can steal your quality of life. Below are some risk factors you can modify. Weight. Carrying extra pounds is hard on your organs and joints. It derails your body’s natural functions. Losing weight can seem daunting, but even modest weight loss can improve your health. Studies show losing just seven to 10 percent of your body weight, when combined with regular exercise, can lower the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 60 percent. Sedentary lifestyle. People live differently than they did a century ago. Modern conveniences and technology mean we spend a lot more time sitting. Adding regular physical activity to your lifestyle will help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood sugar. It also boosts your sensitivity to insulin — which helps keep your blood sugar within a normal range. The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate activity, like brisk walking. Also try to get 75 minutes a week of high intensity exercise. Two days a week you should do strength-building workouts. Out-of-control numbers. Three numbers are important indicators of good health — blood glucose , cholesterol and blood pressure . When one or more of these levels are higher than they should be, it can damage your arteries. It also sets you up for a greater chance of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Monitor these levels on a regular basis. Talk to your doctor about: A1C monitoring Your doctor may want you to have blood drawn for a hemoglobin A1C test . The test can be repeated once every three months until your blood sugar is stable and under control, then the frequency of the test may decrease. Normal – less than 5.7% Prediabetes (insulin resistance) - 5.7% to 6.4% Diabetes – 6.5% or higher Cholesterol Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs to build healthy cells. When you eat too many fatty foods, it can get out of balance. A simple blood test will measure all three parts of your cholesterol. HDL “good” cholesterol levels of 60 mg/dl and above are best. LDL “bad” cholesterol levels of 100 mg/dl and below are best. Your “total” cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dL. Blood pressure About one out of every three Americans has high blood pressure. A blood pressure cuff measures the force of blood against your arteries when your heart beats and is at rest. Normal blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg systolic (the top number) and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic (the bottom number). So <120/80 is ideal. Smoking. Chances are you’ve heard smoking is bad for your lungs and your heart. But did you know it can raise your blood sugar? If you smoke, your risk for Type 2 diabetes goes up by 30 to 40 percent. Lack of sleep. Most people skimp on sleep from time to time. It may seem harmless, but when you log less than seven hours of sleep each night, you boost your risk for insulin resistance. Not sleeping also makes you hungry, so you’re tempted to eat, and maybe overeat. This makes it more difficult to stay at a healthy weight or lose weight if you need to. Poor diet. Frozen and fast foods have made it easy to choose convenience over nutrition. Eating well and in moderation is one of the best things you can do to lower your chance for diabetes. Choose foods that are naturally rich in nutrients, and low in fats and calories. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and heart-healthy fish are all good choices. Sticking to regular mealtimes is good, too. Be proactive about diabetes prevention. Schedule your annual physical exam. Ask your doctor if you should be screened for diabetes and discuss steps you can take to reduce your risks. To find helpful information about diabetes, living with it, managing weight and more check out the American Diabetes Association video collection . Sources: Diabetes Basics , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2026; The Path to Understanding Diabetes Starts Here , American Diabetes Association; Know Your Numbers , American Heart Association, 2026; ; Living with Healthy Diabetes , American Heart Association, 2026; Diabetes and Smoking , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024; About Sleep , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024; Diabetes Diet: Create Your Healthy Eating Plan , Mayo Clinic, 2026; Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Talking to Your Patients About Lifestyle Change , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024Health and WellnessA1cInsulinBlood sugar testingUnderstanding Diabetes RisksDiabetesPrediabeteshttps://connect.bcbsok.com/nutrition/w/recipe-bookFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMTwikiapp:7Recipe bookhttps://connect.bcbsok.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/353/turkish-shepherd-s-saladFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMTwiki:353Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 1/2 tsp Ground Sumac 1TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TBSP Lemon Juice, Fresh 3/4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1/2 cups Onions, Fresh, Finely Diced 2 1/4 cups English Cucumber, Diced 1 cup Tomatoes, Fresh, Chopped 1/4 cup Parsley, Fresh, Chopped 1/4 cup Mint Bunch, Fresh, Chopped 1/3 cup Green Bell Pepper, Fresh Diced Directions: In a bowl, whisk together sumac, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss together onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, mint and bell peppers. Add dressing. Toss to combine. Serving Size: 1/2 cup Nutritional Information: Per serving: 30 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 100 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 1 g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality GroupHigh blood pressure - Sodium ConsciousSalad and Salad DressingsTurkishHeart Disease - Heart ConsciousAppetizerVegetarianGeneral Healthy - Health ConsciousDiabetes/prediabetes - Carb ConsciousRecipe Bookhttps://connect.bcbsok.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/354/turkish-shepherd-s-saladFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMTwiki:354Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 1/2 tsp Ground Sumac 1TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TBSP Lemon Juice, Fresh 3/4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1/2 cups Onions, Fresh, Finely Diced 2 1/4 cups English Cucumber, Diced 1 cup Tomatoes, Fresh, Chopped 1/4 cup Parsley, Fresh, Chopped 1/4 cup Mint Bunch, Fresh, Chopped 1/3 cup Green Bell Pepper, Fresh Diced Directions: In a bowl, whisk together sumac, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss together onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, mint and bell peppers. Add dressing. Toss to combine. Serving Size: 1/2 cup Nutritional Information: Per serving: 30 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 100 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 1 g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality GroupHigh blood pressure - Sodium ConsciousSalad and Salad DressingsTurkishHeart Disease - Heart ConsciousAppetizerVegetarianGeneral Healthy - Health ConsciousDiabetes/prediabetes - Carb ConsciousRecipe Bookhttps://connect.bcbsok.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/352/grilled-chicken-kebab-turkish-yogurt-feta-sauceFri, 16 Oct 2026 20:20:00 GMTwiki:352Ingredients: Makes 9 servings Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast 3 lbs Chicken Breast 3 tsp Canola Oil 2 tsp Lemon Juice, Fresh 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 2 TBSP Lemon Zest Grilled Chicken Kebab Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast from above 9 oz Onion, Fresh, Cubed 9 oz Green Bell Pepper, Fresh, Diced 9 oz Red Bell Pepper, Fresh, Diced 9 Skewers Turkish Yogurt Feta Sauce (Haydari) 2 cups Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt 1 1/2 TBSP Feta Cheese, Crumbled 1/2 tsp Garlic Cloves, Minced 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1 1/2 Mint, Fresh, Chopped 2 TBSP Dill Weed, Fresh, Chopped 2 1/4 tsp Parsley, Fresh Chopped 1 tsp Lemon Juice, Fresh Directions Grilled Chicken Kebab: Cut chicken into 1 to 1.5 oz cubes. Combine cut chicken with oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt and lemon zest. Chill until ready for use. Combine chicken, onion and peppers onto skewer following the same pattern for each. 1 chicken cube, 1 red pepper, 1 chicken cube, 1 onion, 1 chicken cube, 1 green pepper Grill until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Directions Turkish Yogurt Feta Sauce (Haydari): Whisk together yogurt, feta, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, mint, dill, parsley and lemon juice until combined. Serving Size: Portion size: 1 kebab with 1/4 sauce Nutrition information: Per serving: Calories 270, 9g fat, 2g saturated fat, 280mg sodium, 8g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 2g fiber, 38g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Flik Hospitality GroupHigh blood pressure - Sodium ConsciousTurkishHeart Disease - Heart ConsciousEntreeGeneral Healthy - Health ConsciousDiabetes/prediabetes - Carb ConsciousRecipe Bookhttps://connect.bcbsok.com/nutrition/w/recipe-book/351/turkish-hummusFri, 16 Oct 2026 19:42:00 GMTwiki:351Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 2 cups Garbanzo Beans 1/4 cup Water 2 TBSP + 2 tsp Tahini 1 Garlic Clove 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Lemon Juice, Fresh 2 TBSP Sour Cream 1 1/2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/8 tsp Ground Paprika Directions: Soak beans overnight in water. Before cooking, drain water and then add enough water to cover 2" above the beans. Cook beans until tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours. Chill. Alternatively, use 1 can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained. Place garbanzo beans, water, tahini, garlic, salt, cayenne, lemon juice and sour cream in a blender. Puree until smooth. Add extra 1 - 2 TBSP water if needed. Place in serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika. Chill. Serving Size: 1/4 cup Nutrition information: Per serving: Calories 110, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 70mg sodium, 13g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, 4g fiber, 5g protein Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Flik Hospitality GroupHigh blood pressure - Sodium ConsciousTurkishHeart Disease - Heart ConsciousAppetizerVegetarianGeneral Healthy - Health ConsciousDiabetes/prediabetes - Carb ConsciousRecipe Book