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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
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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
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

    Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Are you missing out on the convenience of telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to have virtual health care visits using your computer, phone or tablet. These types of health care visits are a quick, easy way to bring the doctor to you. Say you’re on…
    • 3 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • ¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

    ¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Alguna vez has ido a surtir un nuevo medicamento y el farmacéutico te ha indicado que necesitas una autorización? Nos ha pasado a muchos. A continuación, te compartimos algunos consejos para evitar que te quedes con las manos vacías. Cuando recibas…
    • 5 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Aproveche al máximo su cobertura para cuidarse a sí mismo: revise los servicios incluidos

    Aproveche al máximo su cobertura para cuidarse a sí mismo: revise los servicios incluidos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Hay una buena manera de mantenerte al tanto de tu salud con facilidad: aprovecha los servicios incluidos en tu cobertura médica. Te ayudará a prestarle mayor atención a tu salud. Empezar es fácil. Consulta los aspectos básicos en Blue Access for Members…
    • 11 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Tu cobertura médica incluye vacunas para niños y adultos, como la vacuna contra la gripe, sin ningún costo adicional para ti. Habla con tu médico sobre las vacunas que necesita cada miembro de tu familia. Muchos servicios preventivos, como los exámenes…
    • 8 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • What You Need to Know About Subrogation

    What You Need to Know About Subrogation

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is always on the lookout for ways to help control the rising costs of health care. It’s important that we do this for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit more deeply into…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Get Our Top 4 Tips for Saving Money on Prescriptions

    Get Our Top 4 Tips for Saving Money on Prescriptions

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    There are several ways you can help keep your health care costs down when using your prescription drug benefits. 1. Use a Preferred Pharmacy Before you fill prescriptions, be sure you are using a preferred pharmacy in the Preferred Pharmacy Network…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show hearing…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Some drugs should be checked to make sure they are safe and used correctly. This may mean that a step called pre-approval (sometimes called prior authorization) is needed before it will be covered by your plan. Like hospital stays and some types of…
    • 11 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • I have a PPO plan, how do I set up my PCP?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    A. Great question. Since you have a PPO plan you don’t have to establish a PCP. You’re free to select any in-network provider you wish to see and you do not need to notify us of which doctor you’ve selected. If you need to find a new PCP you can search…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

    Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you have sniffles, sneezes, coughing or sore throat, it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are from allergies, a cold, the flu, COVID-19 or RSV. Until you know for sure what’s causing your symptoms, it’s always good to err on the side of safety…
    • 4 months ago
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  • ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    ¿Estás planeando un viaje internacional este verano? Verifica tus opciones de cobertura

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Estás planeando viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos? Ya sea que el trabajo te envíe al extranjero o que viajes por diversión, la clave es estar preparado. Antes de viajar, infórmate sobre tus opciones de cobertura médica internacionales en caso de que…
    • 8 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

    Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over the age 65 takes…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Medicare
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  • Bipolar Disorder Explained

    Bipolar Disorder Explained

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    About 6 million adults, teens and children have bipolar disorder (BD) in the U.S. It’s often diagnosed before the age of 25, and once it is, BD doesn’t go away. Not All BD Is the Same There are actually four types of BD. With bipolar I disorder…
    • 4 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Protect Those Pretty Peepers

    Protect Those Pretty Peepers

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Our eyes are a vital part of our health, but it’s easy to take them for granted. It’s important to make sure you keep them healthy. Here’s how you can keep your eyes healthy and injury-free. Have a yearly comprehensive dilated eye exam: If your vision…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Wait, That's Sugar, Too?

    Wait, That's Sugar, Too?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you’re trying to watch your weight, chances are you’ve indulged in something sweet with a sugar substitute. It seems like a good way to enjoy a treat without all the calories, right? These sugar substitutes are often made from high-intensity sweeteners…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Medicare Questions

    Medicare Questions

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you have questions about Medicare, you’re in good company. Medicare can be confusing. There are a lot of choices and a lot of rules surrounding the government health plan for U.S. citizens age 65 and older. Medicare also offers health coverage for…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Medicare
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  • Ahorra tiempo y dinero con Provider Finder

    Ahorra tiempo y dinero con Provider Finder

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Hay mucho en qué pensar al decidir dónde obtener atención médica: costo, redes, ubicación y más. Mantenerte informado no tiene qué ser complicado. Tenemos recursos disponibles para ayudarte a tomar la mejor decisión. Blue Access for Members SM es un…
    • 10 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar

    Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who experience depression or anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but share some of the same warning signs. Help is available for both…
    • over 1 year ago
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