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Addressing Teen Loneliness: How to Help

BCBSOK Connect Team

Teens are often busy with school, activities and friends. But teens also often get lonely, and when they do, they may need support and help finding healthy ways to cope with it. Being lonely can affect teens — and people of other ages — in many ways…
- 1 month ago
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Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

BCBSOK Connect Team

Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More than 900,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease each year. About 1 in 6 of those…
- 2 months ago
- Health and Wellness
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¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

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…
- 7 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
Get Care Online with Virtual Visits

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…
- 6 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Aproveche al máximo su cobertura para cuidarse a sí mismo: revise los servicios incluidos

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…
- over 1 year ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
Bipolar Disorder Explained

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 it is a lifelong condition. Not All BD Is the Same There are actually four types of BD. With bipolar I disorder ,…
- 28 days ago
- Health and Wellness
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What You Need to Know About Subrogation

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
- Blogs
Tu cobertura médica podría incluir muchos servicios preventivos sin costo adicional

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…
- 11 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
I have a PPO plan, how do I set up my PCP?

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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Get Our Top 4 Tips for Saving Money on Prescriptions

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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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

BCBSOK Connect Team

When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doctor’s office, but…
- 2 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

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
- Medicare
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Why Does a Drug Need Pre-Approval?

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…
- over 1 year ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

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

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…
- 10 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
Is It Cold, Flu, Allergies or COVID-19?

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…
- 6 months ago
- Health and Wellness
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Protect Those Pretty Peepers

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 2 years ago
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Annual Wellness Checklist

BCBSOK Connect Team

Wellness begins with understanding. This checklist helps you have a clearer picture of your health. It also starts the conversation with your doctor on any changes you might need, whether it’s around exercise, diet, adjusting your medications or simply…
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- over 9 years ago
- Medicare
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How to Choose Health Care Coverage

BCBSOK Connect Team

This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. As you prepare to buy coverage, there is some important information you can gather to help decide what plan is best for you and your family. Who Do You See? Use…
- over 4 years ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

BCBSOK Connect Team

As a Medicare Advantage member, we may ask you to participate in the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). Your survey answers help us better understand and address your health needs. Participants must be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Prescription…
- over 2 years ago
- Medicare
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