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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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  • 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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  • 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…
    • 11 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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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…
    • 11 months 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…
    • 4 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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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…
    • 5 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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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
    • Benefits & Coverage
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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…
    • 4 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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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…
    • 4 months 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 2 years ago
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  • Mandatory medication that must be pre authorized

    sueschlegel
    sueschlegel
    I am a member, My doctor prescribed a medication that requires pre authorization. My doctor has been trying to connect with BCBS for a week now, with no luck. I am deathly ill and unable to perform my daily activities and work duties without this medication…
    • over 8 years ago
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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…
    • 7 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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  • Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends through…
    • 6 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • RE: BILL

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Hi Angie, The UB and HCFA forms are submitted by providers. If you're a provider and need to submit a claim you can get more information here - www.bcbsok.com/.../ If you're a member and need to submit a claim you can do so by submitting your itemized…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    Substance Misuse: Signs and Risks

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Millions of people are drinking too much or misusing drugs. And many don’t get help. But asking for help is a normal part of life, and people should never feel like they have to handle things on their own, says the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

    Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    When you're ready to quit tobacco, you boost your chance for success. When that day comes, we’re here to help you stay strong. The Well onTarget ® portal provides self-help programs, tips and tools to help you break free from tobacco. The digital program…
    • over 1 year ago
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