• How to know if you need a referral and how to get one

    Q. Do I need a referral? How do I get one? We know referrals can seem confusing, so we’ve put together a guide to help you understand how they work. If you’ve been seeing your primary care provider (PCP) for a while, chances are you have a bond based…
  • Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

    Be an Advocate for Your Own Care

    Prevention is an important part of being healthy. That can mean having a yearly exam. It can mean having routine screening tests. When an illness can’t be avoided, stepping up to help direct your own health care is critical. Get Involved in Your Care…

  • New Baby or Adopting a Child

    I don't have insurance, but I’m having a baby/adopting a child. What do I do? Having a baby or adopting a child is a qualifying life event. That means you can sign up for insurance during a special enrollment period . You have 60 days from the birth…
  • How HMO Works: The Referral Process

    How HMO Works: The Referral Process

    When you sign up for a BlueLincs HMO SM , your first step is to pick a primary care provider to manage your care. Your PCP can make sure you get the care you need from the right type of specialist. They can also recommend specialists that are in your…
  • Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

    Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

    It’s not always easy to take medications on time. Life sometimes gets in the way of best-laid plans. One day you look at your pillbox and realize you’re a few doses behind. Taking your medicine as prescribed is called medication adherence. It's important…
  • How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

    How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

    Things in life are always changing. No worries. We’re here to make things easier. Nothing is set in stone, including your insurance needs. So what happens if you’re enrolled in a health plan, but then realize your needs — or the needs of your family…
  • Work with Your Doctor to Make Sure Your Care Is Covered

    Work with Your Doctor to Make Sure Your Care Is Covered

    Staying healthy is easier when you understand the ins and outs of your health care plan. Some types of care and treatment require approval before you get care. That is called prior authorization. With prior authorization, your doctors send information…
  • Check Out the New, Improved BCBSOK App

    Check Out the New, Improved BCBSOK App

    The new BCBSOK App now offers access to more of your health plan information in one place. Our mobile app allows you to access your medical and pharmacy benefits information in one app. And if you have vision or dental coverage with us, you can also…
  • How HMO Insurance Works – Quick Tips Guide

    How HMO Insurance Works – Quick Tips Guide

    Millions of people have an HMO health plan. Yet, plenty of them are still a little fuzzy about what that really means. Millions of people have an HMO health plan. Yet, plenty of them are still a little fuzzy about what that really means. HMO stands…

  • What Does “in-network” Mean?

    Sometimes the words used in health care can be confusing. Making sure you know what "in-network" means may also mean you might save money. Listen in on this discussion between our health advocate and Victor, a BCBxx member. Find more Health Care One…
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  • HIPAA: What More Do You Need to Know?

    HIPAA: What More Do You Need to Know?

    When you go to a doctor, dentist or eye doctor, you are asked to sign that you’ve seen their privacy statement. What does that mean? Thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ), you are reminded at each visit that your…
  • ¿Necesitas información? A continuación, te indicamos dónde puedes encontrarla

    ¿Necesitas información? A continuación, te indicamos dónde puedes encontrarla

    Hay muchas maneras en que puedes obtener información de nosotros. Ofrecemos opciones que se adaptan a una variedad de preferencias de comunicación. Nuestro sitio web Visita bcbsok.com para obtener información sobre todo lo que tenemos para ofrecer…
  • How Prior Authorization Helps

    How Prior Authorization Helps

    Prior Authorization helps make sure prescription medicines are being used safe ly, as intended and at the best cost. Only a handful of drugs need prior authorization, also called pre-approval. Those are often the ones that cost the most or the ones that…
  • Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

    Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

    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…
  • Compare Health Care Costs

    Compare Health Care Costs

    Many of us compare prices before we buy a product or service. It’s one of the best ways to be an informed consumer. But we might not think about comparing prices when it comes to our health care benefits. And that’s a missed opportunity because it could…

  • Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

    The video spotlights Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans and inspires members to use its many benefits and services, including help to set up medical appointments and to find specialists, prescription drug coverage, zero-dollar preventive…
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  • Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

    Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

    Nourishing your newborn baby is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth and development. The…
  • High Level Care for High Level Needs: 2 Choices for Immediate Care

    High Level Care for High Level Needs: 2 Choices for Immediate Care

    We've shared an overview of the choices you have when small, but urgent health care matters come up. Need a refresher? You can review . Now let’s talk about being ready if something more serious comes your way. How do you know if you should go to an…
  • Get the Best Price on Your Prescriptions

    Get the Best Price on Your Prescriptions

    There are many things to know when it comes to getting the medicine you need. How much will it cost? Is there one that will work just as well but cost less? Does it matter where I go to get my prescription filled? And these are just a few. But don’t…
  • What is a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

    What is a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

    When buying health insurance, we all want to choose the best plan for our needs. One plan worth considering is the high-deductible health plan (HDHP). It is also sometimes called a consumer-driven health plan (CDHP). The HSA-qualified HDHP allows you…

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