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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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  • 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
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Cómo utilizar tu tarjeta de asegurado digital

    Cómo utilizar tu tarjeta de asegurado digital

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Un dispositivo que anteriormente solo se utilizaba para hacer llamadas ahora puede guardar de forma segura algunos de tus datos más importantes. Desde tu teléfono móvil, tienes a la mano fotos de tu familia y amigos, métodos de pago sin contacto y, ahora…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Compassionate Management: Nice Guys Finish First

    Compassionate Management: Nice Guys Finish First

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    They are questions parents and managers often ask. Is it better to be nice so people like you? Or does tough-love get more results? Are people more responsive when you demand respect and hard work? Most people think it’s better to be tough. After all…
    • 8 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 1 year ago
    • Medicare
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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 8 years ago
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  • Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

    Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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. Each year, about 1.5 million Americans suffer a heart attack or stroke. More than 700,000 of…
    • 4 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 3 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Health Insurance and Pregnancy: The Basics

    Health Insurance and Pregnancy: The Basics

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Having a baby is life changing. While babies are a blessing, they also cost money – even before they're born. That’s why it’s important to have health insurance before and after you become pregnant. With health insurance maternity benefits, you’ll save…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Comparison Shop for Your Health Care Services

    Comparison Shop for Your Health Care Services

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. Having a good relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is an important way to make the most of your health coverage. Your PCP helps make sure you use your…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Su programa de recompensas Blue Points Rewards ahora es mejor

    Su programa de recompensas Blue Points Rewards ahora es mejor

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Este artículo está destinado a los asegurados que tienen cobertura de un seguro médico particular por medio del Mercado de seguros médicos (y no para aquellos con una cobertura a través de un empleador). No todos los asegurados tienen acceso al programa…
    • 1 month ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

    Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Mantenerte saludable es más fácil cuando entiendes los detalles de tu cobertura médica. Algunos tipos de atención médica y tratamiento requieren aprobación antes de recibir el servicio. A esto se le llama autorización previa. Con una autorización previa…
    • 2 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • 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…
    • 2 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • PDF

    Annual Wellness Checklist

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    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 8 years ago
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  • Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization ? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • 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…
    • 6 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Mantén tu tarjeta de asegurado a la mano

    Mantén tu tarjeta de asegurado a la mano

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La tarjeta de asegurado puede parecer un pedazo de plástico insignificante en tu cartera hasta que la necesitas. También la puedes encontrar en una aplicación en tu teléfono. De cualquier manera, tu tarjeta de asegurado es muy importante. ¿Qué más te…
    • 4 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • 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…
    • 10 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Breast Cancer Complementary Therapies Help Boost Treatment

    Breast Cancer Complementary Therapies Help Boost Treatment

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Women with breast cancer often have choices for medical treatment. If you're fighting breast cancer, your doctor will make a treatment plan. It might involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy. Along with questions about traditional treatments…
    • 11 months ago
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