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  • 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…
    • 7 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

    Prevención de la caries con el uso de selladores dentales

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    La caries dental es la enfermedad infantil continua más común en los Estados Unidos. Casi la mitad de los niños de entre seis y 11 años tienen caries. Afortunadamente, la caries dental puede prevenirse con un buen cuidado bucal. Cuando se trata de mejorar…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Español
    • Tu Salud
  • Cómo verificar su cobertura para medicamentos

    Cómo verificar su cobertura para medicamentos

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando el médico le receta un medicamento, lo primero que puede pensar es: “¿cuánto me costará?”. Es importante saberlo y hay varias maneras de averiguarlo. Puede averiguarlo en el consultorio de su médico, pero son tantos los medicamentos y las coberturas…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
  • Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

    Colon Cancer: Know the Warning Signs

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    No one likes to talk about colon cancer. And that’s OK, as long as you take steps to protect yourself. After all, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. And, nearly one half (45%) of new colon cancer diagnoses…
    • 4 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Things to Know About a PPO

    Things to Know About a PPO

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Understanding all your health insurance options can be confusing. It may be hard to know which plan is best for your needs and your budget. Many Americans get health insurance through their employers. Others look for coverage through the Health Insurance…
    • 10 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    It can be upsetting when your child is struggling with a health issue. It's especially unnerving if your child seems to be struggling to breathe. Could your child have asthma, a known common chronic disease? Here’s what parents need to know about asthma…
    • 2 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Poca disponibilidad, haz cita para una mamografía con anticipación

    Poca disponibilidad, haz cita para una mamografía con anticipación

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Programas las citas médicas con anticipación? Un poco de planificación ahora puede ayudarte a estar al día con los chequeos de salud importantes que podrían salvarte la vida algún día. Las mamografías rutinarias son uno de esos chequeos de salud importantes…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Medicare
    • Medicare Español
  • Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    Cómo brindar apoyo a alguien con un problema de salud mental

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cualquier persona puede tener un problema de salud mental. De ser este el caso, los amigos y los familiares pueden marcar una gran diferencia en la recuperación. Los problemas de salud mental son comunes, ya que más de 1 de cada 5 adultos se ven afectados…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Español
    • Tu Salud
  • You and Your Doctor:  Working Together to Keep You Healthy

    You and Your Doctor: Working Together to Keep You Healthy

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    When you need medical care, do you have a doctor you can call? If not, find a doctor you can call your own. Don’t wait until you’re sick to become a patient. If you have an HMO*, you’ll need to find a primary care provider, or PCP, to be your “personal…
    • 3 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    Learn About Different Levels of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Would you know what to do if a friend or family member needed help with a mental health or substance use issue? What kind of help would they need? Who could help? Not knowing what to do can be scary and confusing. But there are many things you can do…
    • 4 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Get to Know Your Medical Tests: Preventive vs. Diagnostic

    Get to Know Your Medical Tests: Preventive vs. Diagnostic

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    When your doctor orders a test for you, it’s important to know what type of test is ordered. There are two types, preventive and diagnostic. Knowing the difference between these two types of tests will help you better understand your treatment plan…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • What Is 3D Mammography?

    What Is 3D Mammography?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Women have choices when it comes to breast cancer screenings. A standard mammogram every one or two years is the recommended best practice for early detection. It can detect breast cancer up to three years before it can be felt. Since their introduction…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    Therapy 101: What You Should Know About Getting Mental Health Care

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you’re feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Whether you're dealing with health, family, relationship or work problems, there’s a way to get help. It's called psychotherapy. Your first thought may be that it sounds intimidating…
    • 5 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • 10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

    10 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Body

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Even small amounts of alcohol can have a big effect on your body. From the very first sip, alcohol enters your bloodstream and quickly travels through your body. Based on your age, gender and health, it may stay there for two hours or longer. During…
    • 5 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It

    How Social Media Affects Mental Health + Tips to Manage It

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Social media and digital tools have become constant companions in most people’s lives. There are some benefits. But research also shows the harm social media can have on mental health if not managed well. Most people use social media daily. And Americans…
    • 2 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Stay Active and Healthy with Workout to Go

    Stay Active and Healthy with Workout to Go

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Do you want to start exercising? Are you looking for a new workout routine? We’ve got just the tools to make it simple. The NIH National Institute on Aging has a handy Workout to Go booklet that you can download. You'll find easy, step-by-step exercises…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Medicare
    • Blogs
  • ¿Crees que podrías estar deprimido? Una evaluación puede ayudarte

    ¿Crees que podrías estar deprimido? Una evaluación puede ayudarte

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Si te sientes triste durante semanas o más tiempo y esto te impide realizar tus actividades normales y cotidianas, podrías estar deprimido. No tienes que normalizar sentirte así. Hay medidas que puedes tomar para ayudarte. ¿Qué es la depresión? La…
    • 5 months ago
    • Español
    • Tu Salud
  • Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    Recognizing the Early Signs of Depression

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    We all deal with feelings of sadness from time to time. Grief over the loss of a loved one. A painful breakup. Struggles with health issues. They are just a few of the events that can affect us emotionally and physically. So, what's the difference between…
    • over 3 years ago
    • Medicare
    • Blogs
  • I’m a Survivor

    I’m a Survivor

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Leigh is a breast cancer survivor. She's fought long and hard to claim that mantle. Unfortunately, she’s had to go toe-to-toe with the Big C more than once. “My first scare with breast cancer happened when I was 27,” she reveals. “I found a lump in…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Health and Wellness
    • Blogs
  • Conoce las pruebas médicas: de prevención y de diagnóstico

    Conoce las pruebas médicas: de prevención y de diagnóstico

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    Cuando el médico te manda a hacerte una prueba, es importante saber qué tipo de prueba es. Hay dos tipos: de prevención y de diagnóstico. Conocer la diferencia entre los dos tipos de pruebas te ayudará a comprender mejor el plan de tratamiento. También…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Español
    • Tu Cobertura
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