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¿Necesitas autorización previa para obtener medicamentos con receta?

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¿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…
- 3 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
Aproveche al máximo su cobertura para cuidarse a sí mismo: revise los servicios incluidos

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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…
- 9 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

BCBSOK Connect Team

You need a new drug and find your prescription isn’t covered. Or you’ve taken a drug in the past and find it’s no longer covered. Find out why meds may not be covered, and what you can do next. Health plans cover a wide range of medications. But they…
- over 2 years ago
- Benefits & Coverage
- Blogs
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 so for our members — and our company. So, from time to time, we may look a little bit more deeply into…
- over 1 year 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…
- 7 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
Help for Stressed-Out Parents

BCBSOK Connect Team

Parenting is rewarding, but it’s stressful, too. Guiding the growth and development of another human being from birth to adulthood isn’t for the faint of heart. Eons ago, it was a daily struggle for our ancestors to simply keep their offspring alive…
- 11 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
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…
- 9 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
- Blogs
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
- Blogs
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
- Blogs
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…
- 2 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
¿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…
- 6 months 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 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…
- 2 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
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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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
- Blogs
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 1 year ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
Ahorra tiempo y dinero con Provider Finder

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…
- 9 months ago
- Español
- Tu Cobertura
Wait, That's Sugar, Too?

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
- Blogs
Medicare Questions

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
- Blogs
Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar

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
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
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
- Blogs