Arvest closes lobbies and in-store branches

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arvest Bank closed all branch lobbies and in-store branches Friday in an effort to help its communities, customers, and associates fight the spread of the COVID-19 disease.

Banks adjusting to crisis, state commissioner says

OKLAHOMA CITY – Financial institutions across the state are making adjustments to accommodate their customers despite the coronavirus threat. “We are letting them make decisions based on their circumstances and using their best judgment,” State Banking Commissioner Mick Thompson said Thursday.

Love’s rewarding workers with bonuses, raises, more sick leave

Oklahoma-based national travel stop and fuel depot giant Love’s is rewarding its employees with bonuses, pay raises and up to two weeks of additional sick leave in response to their work and dedication during the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the nation.

Walmart hiring 150K more employees

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is hiring 150,000 new associates through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. These roles will be temporary at first, but many will convert to permanent roles over time, the company said.

Amazon adding 1,400 jobs in Okla. to meet online demand

Amazon announced Monday it will hire thousands of workers across the U.S. – including 1,400 employees in Oklahoma – to meet the increased demand created by online shoppers caused by the spread of the COVID-19, the Coronavirus. “We are opening 100,000 new full- and part-time positions across the U.

Experienced prosecutor appointed coronavirus fraud coordinator

OKLAHOMA CITY – Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Hale was appointed recently to coordinate investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the coronavirus pandemic. Hale, a deputy criminal chief in the U.S.

Medicare temporarily expands coverage of telehealth services

Medicare has temporarily expanded its coverage of telehealth services to respond to COVID-19. Medicare beneficiaries can temporarily use telehealth services for common office visits, mental health counseling and preventive health screenings.

BCBSOK waives co-pays for telemedicine services

TULSA – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) announced Thursday it will temporarily waive cost-sharing – in-network co-pays – for “medically necessary medical and behavioral health services” delivered via telemedicine.

The large effect that Covid-19 has taken on the restaurant business

OKLAHOMA CITY – David Fox is worried. Like thousands of other Oklahoma businessmen, Fox is worried about how the Covid-19 virus will affect his business. He should be.

DHS office visits to be ‘by appointment only’

OKLAHOMA CITY – Effective immediately, all office visits to Oklahoma Department of Human Services facilities will be “by appointment only.” “Limiting contact with others can be challenging in human services work, but it is not impossible,” DHS Director Justin Brown said.