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Your Health Plan Covers Reconstructive Surgery After a Mastectomy

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…
- 11 months ago
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MyPrime.com – 24/7 Prescription Drug Access

BCBSOK Connect Team

If you have prescription drug coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Prime Therapeutics ® is your pharmacy benefit manager. You can visit MyPrime.com (your PBM’s member website) on any mobile devices, like smart phones, tablets and…
- over 1 year ago
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What Does “in-network” Mean?

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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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- over 5 years ago
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Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

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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…
- 9 months ago
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Stay on Top of Your Prescriptions

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 2 years ago
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Don’t Let the Flu Sneak Up on You

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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…
- 6 days ago
- Health and Wellness
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How to Change Your Health Insurance Plan

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
- Getting Health Insurance
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New Baby or Adopting a Child

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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…
- over 1 year ago
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How HMO Works: The Referral Process

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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…
- over 1 year ago
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Plan Year Ending Soon? Make the Most of It

BCBSOK Connect Team

If you’re the kind of person who needs a deadline to get things done, there may be a big one just around the corner. If your health plan year is ending soon, it’s a good time to review your health benefits. Doing so could be a boost to your overall…
- 6 days ago
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What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

BCBSOK Connect Team

Nurse care manager Lenzy Mixon got a call from a member about a large bill he received for a stay at a skilled nursing facility. He checked with his doctor, who assured him the stay had been pre-approved by his health plan. His next call was to us.…
- 20 days ago
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Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- 3 months ago
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RE: what does my current plan cover?

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 5 years ago
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- over 1 year ago
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Staying In-Network Can Help Cut Costs

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When you shop, you probably keep an eye on costs. You want to buy the things you need at a fair price. What about when you’re shopping for health care? Using providers in your health plan’s network can help you save money. A network includes hospitals…
- 28 days ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Help for Stressed-Out Parents

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
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Save Money With a Preferred Pharmacy

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Health Insurance Benefits and Pregnancy: The Basics

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, during and after you become pregnant. Prenatal care is a vital part of a healthy…
- over 1 year ago
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Protecting Your Protected Health Information (PHI)

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- 9 months ago
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What is a High-Deductible Health Plan and How Does It Work?

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- 10 months ago
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