If you’re new to health insurance or just need a refresher, browse these blog posts for topics on everything you need to know to understand your health insurance coverage.
Congratulations! There is nothing sweeter than welcoming a new baby into your home. You probably already had a checklist of everything you needed to do – pack the hospital bag, install the car seat, and of course, don’t forget about adding your newest bundle of joy to your health insurance plan. The process of adding a new baby to your insurance plan is different based … Continue reading Adding a new baby to your insurance plan
Medicare Supplement Insurance is a type of health insurance plan that helps cover the gaps in Original Medicare. Gaps include coinsurance, copayments and deductibles. Original Medicare, Parts A and B, is offered by the federal government while Medicare Supplement plans are sold by private insurance carriers. Medicare Select plans are a type of supplement plan in a service area that offers a lower monthly premium … Continue reading What is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Select plan?
You’ve purchased health insurance through healthcare.gov (also known as the marketplace). Now you have some questions and you aren’t sure who you need to contact. To better serve you we have created the infographic below. As always, you can reach out to us directly at 1-800-432-3990. Continue reading {Infographic} When to contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas or the Marketplace
With the exit of the popular Medicare Supplement Plans C and F as part of the government implementation of MACRA, those eligible for Medicare after January 1, 2021, are looking to the next best option. For most, that option is Plan G. The only difference is with Plan G beneficiaries are responsible for paying the Part B deductible ($226 in 2023). It offers great value … Continue reading Learn the difference between Medicare Supplement Plan G and Plan G HDHP
Health insurance can be confusing but here at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas we don’t want it to be. We are here to help you understand all the ins and outs of health insurance. What is health insurance? The first step is understanding what health insurance really is. Health insurance is there to help cover your medical expenses. Similar to how auto insurance … Continue reading Understanding health insurance
You work sun up to sun down most of your life so you can finally get to the Good Life of retirement. No more alarm clocks and deadlines. The Good Life is different for each of us and how you enjoy retirement is personal to you. Just like the Good Life is personal to you, your Medicare enrollment dates depend on your specific situation. While … Continue reading Medicare eligibility and enrollment
Does your calendar have an important date soon approaching? If your 65th birthday is close, it may be time to review your health insurance options and consider how you plan to get medical care moving forward. Choosing a Medicare plan can be a daunting task, however, there are some strategies to use when choosing a plan that will help make the process smoother. Most Americans … Continue reading How Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans stack up to build the best coverage for you
You go to the doctor, receive care and go about your day. It seems pretty simple, but what actually happens once an insurance claim is submitted? Here’s a behind the scenes look at how your care is paid for. Continue reading {Video} Journey of a claim
