Walking is one of the simplest ways people can start down a path toward better health. Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. But the benefits from walking don’t mean you need to spend hours doing it every time. Going for walks for just a few minutes multiple times a week can help you improve your health. Your strides … Continue reading Get stepping, get healthy
As a 5th generation Kansan from small town Augusta, Kansas, I was raised knowing that being of service – to your community and to others — is a value Kansans share. It’s the Kansas way. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we take great pride that we are Kansans serving Kansans, with more than 1,600 employees across the state serving our nearly one … Continue reading Celebrating our Kansas roots
What drives cost trends? How do these trends impact premiums? Watch Matt Burns, chief actuary at Blue Cross, discuss the affordability problem with a comprehensive look at risk, rating and actuarial in this recorded presentation. Continue reading Healthcare trends and how they impact cost
If you are new to Medicare, or simply want to review your options, you might wonder if you should purchase a Medicare SELECT plan. This type of coverage helps to cover the gaps in original Medicare, while offering a low-cost alternative to other types of Medigap plans. But what is Medicare SELECT, and is it right for you? Decoding the ABCs of Medicare Medicare is … Continue reading Medicare select plans
On top of keeping up with all the changes with Medicare for 2023, you also need to know the difference between Health Insurance and a Health Benefit Plan. Some people don’t realize the difference between the two or think the terms are interchangeable. A Health Benefit Plan, or Alternative Health Plan, isn’t required to follow the federal regulations made possible under the Affordable Care Act … Continue reading Health Insurance vs. Health Benefits | Explaining the Difference | BCBSKS
Children may experiment with new clothing, hairstyles or attitudes as they grow. But sudden and extreme negative changes could signal substance abuse. General warning signs Warning signs of substance abuse include: • Withdrawal from family and activities. • Being irritable and argumentative. • Lying. • Seeming depressed, angry, paranoid or confused. • Sleeping a lot or not very much. • Gaining or losing a lot … Continue reading How to spot kids’ substance abuse
Take a moment and think about some of your goals. Maybe you want to find a job you love, eat better, save money or improve your fitness levels. If you’ve set goals in the past, but failed to meet them, know that this time can be different. When you set goals using the S.M.A.R.T. method, you give yourself the tools needed to be successful. S.M.A.R.T … Continue reading Set Goals the S.M.A.R.T. Way
Caregivers need to focus on their own well-being to properly succeed at caregiving and avoid compassion fatigue. There are five crucial aspects of self-care, including getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, exercising, having relaxation time and having social support. Caregivers can improve their quality of life and increase their levels of happiness by directing their attention inward and taking more time to care for themselves. … Continue reading Caregivers Need Self-Care Too
