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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…
- over 1 year 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, 2026
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- over 3 years ago
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Care for Your Mental Health Throughout Your Pregnancy

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Health care is important before, during and after pregnancy. And that means caring for your mind as well as your body. Mental health challenges can affect you throughout the perinatal period. This period begins before you get pregnant and extends through…
- 2 months 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…
- 11 months ago
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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. …
- over 2 years 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…
- over 1 year ago
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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…
- over 1 year ago
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Self-Management Program: Improving Your Nutrition

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 2 years ago
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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. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. Learn them now…
- 10 months ago
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Where Do My Health Care Payments Go?

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
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Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know

BCBSOK Connect Team

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…
- over 1 year ago
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Calendars Fill Quickly, Schedule Your Mammogram Early

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Do you book your doctors’ appointments in advance? A little planning now can help you keep up with important health checks that could save your life one day. Routine mammograms are one of those important checks. When breast cancer is found early, the…
- over 1 year ago
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Mandatory medication that must be pre authorized

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I am a member, My doctor prescribed a medication that requires pre authorization. My doctor has been trying to connect with BCBS for a week now, with no luck. I am deathly ill and unable to perform my daily activities and work duties without this medication…
- over 9 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…
- over 1 year ago
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What to Do if Your Claim Is Not Approved

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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.…
- over 2 years ago
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Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

BCBSOK Connect Team

Reaching a healthy weight can be hard for many reasons. Still, it’s not out of reach. In fact, getting there might be easier than you think. Don’t know how to get started and what you can do about it? Luckily, help is here. The Well onTarget ® portal…
- over 2 years ago
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RE: BILL

BCBSOK Connect Team

Hi Angie, The UB and HCFA forms are submitted by providers. If you're a provider and need to submit a claim you can get more information here - www.bcbsok.com/.../ If you're a member and need to submit a claim you can do so by submitting your itemized…
- over 9 years ago
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Check Up on Your Health with Annual Health Exam

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Whether it’s your annual wellness visit or having your cholesterol checked, you need to keep up with your health screenings. They play a big role in catching small health problems before they become big ones. Add them to your to-do list to make sure…
- over 2 years ago
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Do Your Prescription Drugs Need Prior Authorization?

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Have you ever gone to pick up a new medicine, only to have the pharmacist tell you it needs prior authorization ? It happens to many of us. Here are things you can do to avoid leaving empty handed. When you receive a new prescription, ask your doctor…
- over 1 year ago
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High Cholesterol Raises Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

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Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, which can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. People with high total cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Along with family…
- over 1 year ago
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