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Our Customer Service, Appeals Process Can Help

BCBSOK Connect Team

We want you to be happy with your health plan. If you don’t understand a benefit decision made by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma or BlueLincs HMO SM , first call customer service. In most cases, a customer service representative will be able…
- 11 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Do You Know How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers?

BCBSOK Connect Team

When it comes to protecting yourself from scams, it’s a good idea to be leery of strangers. The bad guys are always coming up with new ways to steal your private data — and your money. You may already know not to open that strange text message on your…
- 10 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Check Out the New, Improved BCBSOK App

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- 8 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Find a Doctor or Hospital

BCBSOK Connect Team

Picking the right doctor can seem overwhelming at times. You want to find someone you trust, who has an office close to you, with open appointment times. There’s also the added stress of choosing a doctor who is in your plan’s network so you don’t have…
- 6 months ago
- Ask BCBSOK
- Ask BCBSOK
HIPAA: What More Do You Need to Know?

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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How HMO Insurance Works – Quick Tips Guide

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 2 years ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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What Does “in-network” Mean?

BCBSOK Connect Team

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 4 years ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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¿Necesitas información? A continuación, te indicamos dónde puedes encontrarla

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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…
- 5 months ago
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Wellness Guidelines: An Easy Path to Better Health

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…
- 6 months ago
- Health and Wellness
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Compare Health Care Costs

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- 1 month ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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How Prior Authorization Helps

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Depression: Getting Help

BCBSOK Connect Team

If you’re one of the many people considering help for depression, your primary care provider is a good place to start. Take the First Step As a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma member, you can start by talking to your doctor or primary care…
- over 1 year ago
- Health and Wellness
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Get the Best Price on Your Prescriptions

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- 4 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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High Level Care for High Level Needs: 2 Choices for Immediate Care

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Get Ready for Open Enrollment

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.…
- 10 months ago
- Getting Health Insurance
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Get The Most From Your Medicare Advantage Plan

BCBSOK Connect Team

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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- over 5 years ago
- Medicare
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Supporting a Loved One with Cancer

BCBSOK Connect Team

“I have cancer.” They are three words you never want to hear from a friend, family member or significant other. Learning that a loved one has cancer can be very overwhelming and scary. You probably have a ton of questions you want to ask, but are unsure…
- over 1 year ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
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…
- 1 month ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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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…
- 10 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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