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Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

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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…
- 8 months ago
- Health and Wellness
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How to Check Your Drug Coverage

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When your doctor says you need a prescription drug, one of your first thoughts may be, “How much will it cost me?” It’s an important thing to know, and there are several ways to find out. You might think about checking with your doctor’s office, but…
- 4 days ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Tips for Using Your HMO

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There’s a better way to use your health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. Start with your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP knows how to help you get the health care you need. It’s an important relationship, because your PCP knows your: Current…
- over 1 year ago
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RE: what does my current plan cover?

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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 4 years 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…
- 10 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Health Insurance Terms: What Is Recommended Clinical Review?

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Sometimes, it seems like you need to bring a dictionary to the doctor’s office. Medical terms can be a mouthful. The names of prescription medicines don’t always roll off the tongue either. In fact, the lack of “simple speak” can make health care seem…
- 1 month ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Check Provider Networks Before You Get Care

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What is a Provider Network? You may have heard that premiums, copays and deductibles are all things you need to consider when choosing the best health plan for you or your family. Did you also know you should think about the plan’s provider network…
- 10 months ago
- Getting Health Insurance
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Need to See a Specialist?

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When you’re not feeling well, you might call your primary care doctor. With a little care, your doctor may have you on the road to recovery in no time. But what if your health issue is more serious? Your primary care doctor may say you need to see a specialist…
- 6 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Now What?

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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. …
- 11 months ago
- Health and Wellness
- Blogs
How In-Home Test Kits Fit Into Your Schedule

BCBSOK Connect Team

There are things you love to do and things you have to do. Some health screenings fall into the latter. For example, you may not be eager to have a colonoscopy. You're not alone. There’s a way you can dial down the dread. With in-home test kits, you can…
- 7 months ago
- Medicare
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How to Choose the Right Hospice Program

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When medical care can no longer help a patient, it may be time to consider hospice care. Unlike medical care that is meant to cure illness, hospice care is designed to ease pain in terminally ill patients. By making patients comfortable with pain medications…
- over 2 years ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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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…
- 9 months ago
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Prescription Drugs: Generic Versus Brand

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Understanding generic drugs — and how they differ from brand drugs — can help you manage your prescription drug costs. Breaking Down Generic Drugs Generic drugs can be used two ways: Generic equivalents are made the exact same active ingredients…
- 10 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

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Do you wonder what causes addiction? Do you wish you could help someone who struggles with alcohol or drug misuse? Here are five things to keep in mind. 1. Addiction can affect anyone. The most recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
- 5 months ago
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Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

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If you have health insurance, you probably pay a monthly premium. Your premium might be deducted from your paycheck. You may pay it online, or write a check to cover it. Even though you know your payments go toward your health insurance, you might not…
- 8 months ago
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Maternity Services and Screenings

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Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find illnesses and medical problems early and help keep you and your baby healthy. Get the Maternity Services and Screening flier. Originally published 3/31/2023; Revised 2025
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- over 2 years ago
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Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

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Your body has an appetite for good food. You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” It’s true. When you eat well, your body rewards you. Want to be healthy and happy with energy to do the things you love? Nosh on fruits and vegetables, whole grains…
- 10 months ago
- Benefits & Coverage
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Demystifying Bipolar Disorder

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Some of television’s most popular characters have struggled with bipolar disorder. In the throes of a manic episode, a CIA agent pins a spiderweb of red string across photos on a wall. It looks like a frenzied mess to anyone on the outside looking in…
- over 1 year ago
- Health and Wellness
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Protecting Your Protected Health Information (PHI)

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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…
- 4 months ago
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Staying In-Network is Important

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You want to take care of yourself. So, it's good that when you need health care services, you have a whole network you can tap. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, pharmacies and hospitals are…
- over 1 year ago
- Medicare
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