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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 3 years ago
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  • How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    How to Check Your Drug Coverage

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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…
    • 6 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    The Impact of Stress if You Have Diabetes

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Traffic was a beast. You lost your phone. A few zeros seem to be missing from your bank balance. When you feel stressed, your body produces two hormones that raise your blood sugar — adrenaline and cortisol. Both are linked to the body’s natural “fight…
    • 3 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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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…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • 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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  • Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. It’s important to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you give birth. Make…
    • 3 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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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…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • 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 2 years ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Quit Smoking for Good

    Quit Smoking for Good

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking or using any kind of tobacco. Quitting isn’t easy, but the rewards make it worth the effort. Quitting earlier in life is best, but it’s a big boost to your health at any age. “Quitting…
    • 2 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    Kidneys: The Chemical Factories of the Human Body

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    The body is one complicated machine. Everything is connected. Everything works (or is supposed to, anyway) in harmony. Many times, when you're diagnosed with an illness, it’s important to address and treat it properly so other parts of your body aren…
    • 2 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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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…
    • 10 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

    Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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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  • Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

    Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Sabemos que la terminología sobre la atención médica puede causar confusión. Un término que seguramente encontrarás es el de "gasto máximo de bolsillo". ¿Qué significa esto? ¿Cómo te afecta a ti y a tu familia? ¿Cómo influye a tu elección de cobertura…
    • 11 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you have diabetes, even your mouth is affected. Regular dental care and managing your blood sugar level go hand in hand to keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar Levels Gum disease — also called periodontal disease …
    • 11 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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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…
    • 29 days ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
    • Blogs
  • Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You

    Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Getting a flu shot can help you stay healthy. Flu season usually starts in October and peaks between December and February. As many have learned, it can linger through the spring. If you didn't get a flu shot before the start of the season, ask your…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • ¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

    ¿Tienes cobertura para el 2026? Esto es lo que puedes esperar

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Este artículo está destinado a asegurados que hayan contratado cobertura médica para particulares. Al inscribirte en una cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) para 2026, comienza una reacción en cadena.* Hemos trabajado…
    • 7 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby can be an exciting time. It’s easy to be busy making plans and preparations, but one aspect of your health not always discussed during this time is making sure you keep up with good dental care. Good dental care…
    • 10 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
    • Blogs
  • What Is Coordination of Benefits?

    What Is Coordination of Benefits?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    When you need care and are on two different health insurance plans, your insurers will coordinate your benefits (COB). This helps you get maximum coverage when you need it. If you’re covered by two different health plans, your provider may file the…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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