• 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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  • Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

    Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., 1 in 4 adults are family caregivers. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Caregiving in the United States is on the rise. According to AARP, 63…
  • 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…

  • 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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  • 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…

  • 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…
  • Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

    Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

    Nourishing your newborn baby is an important part of your role 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 Center for Disease…
  • 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…

  • RE: what does my current plan cover?

    HI Luis, If your coverage is through your employer, you will need to speak with them for a copy of your benefit booklet. If your purchased your coverage through us, you can find information on your plan by logging into Blue Access for Members. If there…
  • ¿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…
  • Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

    Self-Management Programs: Quitting Tobacco and Staying Tobacco Free

    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…
  • Help for Stressed-Out Parents

    Help for Stressed-Out Parents

    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…
  • Save Money With a Preferred Pharmacy

    Save Money With a Preferred Pharmacy

    Did you know your health plan may offer a preferred pharmacy network? When you use a preferred pharmacy, you pay the lowest out-of-pocket cost on covered prescription drugs. With your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma prescription drug plan, you…

  • Protecting Your Protected Health Information (PHI)

    Have you ever felt nervous making a withdrawal from an ATM? Maybe someone was hovering a little too close for comfort. You may have wondered, “Did that person just see me enter my PIN?” Many of us have had our purse nabbed or wallet stolen. In the wrong…
  • Health Insurance Benefits and Pregnancy: The Basics

    Health Insurance Benefits and Pregnancy: The Basics

    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, during and after you become pregnant. Prenatal care is a vital part of a healthy…
  • 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…
  • Learn About Prescription Costs

    Learn About Prescription Costs

    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. We have some…
  • Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

    Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

    Loneliness hurts. People often feel isolated or wish they had more friends. Those feelings happen to people of all ages, even if they are busy and spend time around people. Studies show relationships are key for overall wellbeing. People thrive in safe…
  • Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

    Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

    Many people don’t know that they can get influenza — the respiratory disease we often call the flu — any time of the year. Flu viruses usually peak between December and February . But cases of flu usually start to increase in October or earlier. To…

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