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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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  • 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…
    • 11 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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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
    • Ask BCBSOK
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  • 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 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
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  • 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…
    • 1 month ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

    Your Prescription Wasn’t Covered. Here’s What You and Your Doctor Can Do

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 1 year ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • 10 Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays

    10 Tips to Stay Fit During the Holidays

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    There's more than a month between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It’s a busy time of year, but you don’t have to let your health fall by the wayside. Yes, it's a time filled with holiday meals, office parties and possibly even travel. Still, that doesn…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • How HMO Works: The Referral Process

    How HMO Works: The Referral Process

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    For members of BCBSOK BlueLincs HMO SM Referrals are an important part of saving money when you have an HMO. You’ll want to know when you need a referral and how to use your HMO benefits. When you sign up for a BlueLincs HMO SM , your first step is…
    • over 4 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Help for Stressed-Out Parents

    Help for Stressed-Out Parents

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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…
    • 5 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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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…
    • 10 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Cómo cambiar tu médico de cabecera o grupo de médicos

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Si tienes cobertura HMO, verifica tu cuenta en el portal protegido Blue Access for Members SM (BAM SM ) para asegurarte de que tu selección de tu médico de cabecera (PCP, en inglés) o grupo de médicos esté actualizada. P: ¿Cómo cambio mi médico de cabecera…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Ask BCBSOK
    • Ask BCBSOK
  • 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…
    • 3 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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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…
    • 1 month ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • 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 1 year ago
    • Medicare
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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 2 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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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…
    • 3 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 1 year ago
    • Medicare
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  • Domestic Violence: Would You Know What to Do?

    Domestic Violence: Would You Know What to Do?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    You may recall your doctor asking during a regular checkup if you are experiencing any form of domestic violence. Screening for domestic violence is standard practice in preventive health exams. This question may be startling or foreign for some. But…
    • over 2 years 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…
    • 7 months ago
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