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  • Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    Men, Make Your Health a Priority

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    You’re a healthy guy. You eat right and exercise. You’ve never even had a cavity. You may be feeling invincible and think it’s no big deal to skip an annual wellness check. But not so fast. Preventive screenings are important for your health. Screenings…
    • 4 months ago
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  • Prescription Drugs: Generic Versus Brand

    Prescription Drugs: Generic Versus Brand

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 the exact same active ingredients…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 includes hospitals…
    • 2 months ago
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  • Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you have health insurance, you probably pay a monthly premium. Your premium might be deducted from your paycheck. You may pay it online, or write a check to cover it. Even though you know your payments go toward your health insurance, you might not…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Do you wonder what causes addiction? Do you wish you could help someone who struggles with alcohol or drug misuse? Here are five things to keep in mind. 1. Addiction can affect anyone. The most recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
    • 10 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

    Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 and vegetables, whole grains…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Staying In-Network is Important

    Staying In-Network is Important

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    You want to take care of yourself. So, it's good that when you need health care services, you have a whole network you can tap. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, pharmacies and hospitals are…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

    Preventive Care or Medical Care? Learn the Difference

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 about…
    • 3 months ago
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  • What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

    What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Nurse care manager Lenzy Mixon got a call from a member about a large bill he received for a stay at a skilled nursing facility. He checked with his doctor, who assured him the stay had been pre-approved by his health plan. His next call was to us.…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Fall and Wintertime Skin Care: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    Fall and Wintertime Skin Care: How to Prevent and Treat Dry Skin

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    The leaves are falling, the holidays are just around the corner. So is something else. Itchy skin. Yep, as the seasons change, so does your skin. The skin routine you use in the summer may not work so well in the fall and winter when humidity drops. …
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

    Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Do 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. When breast cancer is found early, the…
    • 10 months ago
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  • Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

    Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 onTarget ® portal…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization ? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor…
    • 3 months ago
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  • High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with family…
    • 2 months ago
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  • Comunícate con nosotros si tienes preguntas

    Comunícate con nosotros si tienes preguntas

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Tu seguro médico es importante. Entender tu cobertura médica es la mejor manera para asegurarte de aprovechar al máximo los beneficios. Por eso, es normal que tengas algunas preguntas. Siempre nos complace responderlas y ser accesibles cuando las tengas…
    • 7 months ago
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  • Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., one in three adults care for others. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Being a caregiver can be stressful and demanding. It often leads to caregiver…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Self-Management Program: Managing Your Stress

    Self-Management Program: Managing Your Stress

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Stress has a way of rearing its ugly head. It comes in many different forms and from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Too many commitments? Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. When it is, your body often pays the…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Check Up on Your Health with Annual Health Exam

    Check Up on Your Health with Annual Health Exam

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Whether it’s your annual wellness visit or having your cholesterol checked, you need to keep up with your health screenings. They play a big role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add them to your to-do list to make sure…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Medicare
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  • Benefits Value Advisor: The Best Resource for Navigating Your Health Care

    Benefits Value Advisor: The Best Resource for Navigating Your Health Care

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Say your doctor says you need a CT scan, or some other procedure. You’ve never had one, so you have a lot of questions. You don’t know where to go or how much it will cost. A Benefits Value Advisor (BVA) can help. The same procedure performed in the…
    • 5 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Los medicamentos genéricos comparados con los medicamentos de marca

    Los medicamentos genéricos comparados con los medicamentos de marca

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Entender la diferencia entre los medicamentos genéricos y los medicamentos de marca puede ayudarte a ahorrar en los costos de los medicamentos recetados. Información básica sobre los medicamentos genéricos Los medicamentos genéricos pueden usarse…
    • over 1 year ago
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