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  • Your Health Plan Covers Reconstructive Surgery After a Mastectomy

    Your Health Plan Covers Reconstructive Surgery After a Mastectomy

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    It’s normal to be anxious if you find out you need to have a mastectomy due to breast cancer. A mastectomy is the removal of one or both breasts. This procedure is most often performed to treat breast cancer. If you are facing this surgery, take some…
    • 24 days ago
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  • Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

    Ways to Show Support for a Loved One with Cancer

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    “I have cancer.” These are three words you may hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that someone has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have some questions you want to ask, but are unsure how to talk…
    • 7 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    What Is a Health Insurance Claim?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    We’ve all done it. Shown or uploaded our member ID card when filling out insurance forms in the doctor’s office or through an online portal. Your doctor’s office needs these details so they can file a claim. A claim is a bill your doctor and other health…
    • 5 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    Supporting Someone with a Mental Health Condition

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Anyone can experience a mental health condition. And if they do, friends and family can make a big difference in their recovery. Mental health conditions are common — more than 1 in 5 adults are affected. Mental health conditions are health issues that…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

    How to Talk to Kids About Adult Mental Health Issues

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    There are many different mental health disorders that can affect adults. Recent studies report that over 60 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in the past year. Many adults with mental health disorders are parents. While it may…
    • 10 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Cómo cambiar tu médico de cabecera o grupo de médicos

    Bridgett
    Bridgett
    Es importante que consultes tu cuenta protegida en Blue Access for Members SM para asegurarte de que tu prestador de atención primaria (PCP, en inglés) o grupo médico estén actualizados. ¿Cómo puedo cambiar mi PCP o grupo médico? Puedes cambiar tu…
    • 10 months ago
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    • Ask BCBSOK
  • 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…
    • 3 months ago
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  • Insurance Basics: Copay vs. Coinsurance

    Insurance Basics: Copay vs. Coinsurance

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    While premiums go toward the total cost of the care you receive, health care costs add up to more than your premiums cover. To keep premiums lower, plans typically have a deductible that you pay if you get care. A deductible is the amount you have to…
    • 8 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • RE: Previous employer coverage

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Hello, You can view your plan information on your Blue Access for Members account on our website, www.bcbsok.com . To create an account you will want to click Sign Up or Log In and then New User? Register now. ~ Kayla
    • over 5 years ago
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  • Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

    Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    One of our goals is to empower our members with information and tools that can help lead you down the path to good health. That’s why we offer new Wellness Guidelines each year that include specific recommendations for preventive care, immunizations…
    • 8 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • ¡Entra al mundo digital con la aplicación móvil de BCBSOK!

    EquipoConnect
    EquipoConnect
    ¿Deseas no recibir tanto papelera por correo? Descarga la aplicación móvil de BCBSOK ahorita mismo. Obtén todo el acceso que necesitas. https://espanol.bcbsok.com/member/bcbsok-app Más videos de Help Center Video Gallery Originalmente publicado…
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    • over 5 years ago
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  • Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

    Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    About one in eight American women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. What happens when you or a loved one is among them? Breast cancer treatment is a journey. At times, it may seem overwhelming. Take comfort knowing we're here for you. …
    • 1 month ago
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  • Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    Jumpstart Your Wellness: Review Your Benefits

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    It’s another new year, another chance to start fresh. But if grand New Year’s resolutions aren’t your style, there is one easy way to keep on top of your health: Brush up on the benefits that come with your health plan. It’s a simple way to pay more attention…
    • 9 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

    Time to Enroll in a Health Plan Again? Already?

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Many of us aren’t big fans of deadlines. We’re busy. Finding time to knock out one more thing on our to-do list can be a hassle. With some deadlines, a little procrastination may not really matter. That’s not the case when it comes to enrolling in your…
    • 10 months ago
    • Getting Health Insurance
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  • Prior Authorization: What You Need to Know

    Prior Authorization: What You Need to Know

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Understanding your health insurance is the best way to enjoy all its benefits. When you know what steps you need to take before treatment, things go more smoothly. One of the most important steps is prior authorization . Many times, your doctor will…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Does BCBSOK cover any long term care?

    retagayle
    retagayle
    Does BCBSOK cover any long term care? I have been a BCBS member for 30+ years. Are there any long term care options available to me or would they only be available through Medicaid Advantage?
    • over 6 years ago
    • Ask BCBSOK
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  • 8 Things You Should Know About Deductibles

    8 Things You Should Know About Deductibles

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Health plans can seem complicated. It helps to know what questions to ask and where to find the information you need. Take deductibles, for example. They’re important to your pocketbook, but do you know how they work? To get you started, here are answers…
    • 5 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • Get Ready for Open Enrollment

    Get Ready for Open Enrollment

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    If you want to buy a new individual and family health plan or choose a different one, get the details you need before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. Break the task into easy-to-handle steps. Keep the Deadlines in Mind Open enrollment ends Jan.…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Getting Health Insurance
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  • Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    Find a Doctor Who's a Good Fit for You

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Sometimes you know it’s time for a change. But what if that change involves finding a new primary care doctor? Maybe you’ve moved, and it’s a long drive to your current doctor. Perhaps you’ve had changes in your health or lifestyle. Or you just think…
    • 4 months ago
    • Benefits & Coverage
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  • You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

    You've Got Mail: Pharmacy Mail Order Service

    BCBSOK Connect Team
    BCBSOK Connect Team
    Using a mail order pharmacy service can save you time, and maybe even money. It's convenient because your prescriptions are mailed right to you. That saves you a trip to the pharmacy. You can enjoy mail order pharmacy services with your Blue Cross and…
    • over 2 years ago
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