BlueCard®: Access to care wherever you live, work or travel

Local access with a national advantage With BlueCard®, your coverage stretches beyond state lines, ensuring support whether you’re at home or on the go. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield system serves 115 million people nationwide though 33 community-based companies across 50 states. The system also contracts with 1.7 million doctors and hospitals, more than any other insurer. Hassle-free health care BlueAccess, our secure member … Continue reading BlueCard®: Access to care wherever you live, work or travel

🌟Employee Spotlight: Todd Chapple Wins Gold at Pickleball’s Top Tourney

by Amy Bauer A stroke of luck landed BCBSKS Group Sales Advisor Todd Chapple a spot at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, but his hard work and skill earned him a gold medal spot on the podium in the 4.0 men’s singles championship in late April. A lifelong athlete with a strong competitive streak, Todd started playing pickleball for fun during the pandemic but began … Continue reading 🌟Employee Spotlight: Todd Chapple Wins Gold at Pickleball’s Top Tourney

Celebrating National Volunteer Month

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we’ve learned something simple but powerful; when our employees take time to give back – even just one hour – it creates a ripple. It boosts morale. It builds connections. It reminds us that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. April is National Volunteer Month and at Blue Cross, volunteering isn’t just about checking a box … Continue reading Celebrating National Volunteer Month

How her sister’s breast cancer diagnosis saved her life

Breast Cancer Awareness month is observed each October and goes beyond just pink ribbons and shirts – it’s about saving lives. With one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lifetime, education and early detection is imperative. Alena Scott shares how a breast cancer diagnosis for her sister led her to her own diagnosis and how the two sisters supported each other through their … Continue reading How her sister’s breast cancer diagnosis saved her life

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Announces Two Appointments to its Executive Leadership Team

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) announces two appointments to its Executive Leadership team. Staci Berger joined BCBSKS in July as the new Vice President of Network Solutions. In this role, Staci will be instrumental in developing and executing innovative network programs and creating high-value network products and solutions. Berger brings more than 20 years of experience in the health care industry, having previously … Continue reading Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Announces Two Appointments to its Executive Leadership Team

More than a golf tournament

Dear Friends, As someone who lives and works in the Wichita region, this is absolutely one of my favorite weeks. This is the week we see professional athletes from around the world come to Wichita. We see spectators invest more than $7 million in hotels, restaurants and activities. We see our friends and neighbors unite to celebrate accomplishments of some fantastic athletes. But most importantly, … Continue reading More than a golf tournament

Get stepping, get healthy

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

Celebrating our Kansas roots

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